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March 24, 2026
培育péiyù(pei2yu4)
培育 refers to the act of nurturing or training someone or something to develop specific qualities or skills. This term is commonly used in contexts like education, agriculture, and animal husbandry, where fostering growth or improvement is essential.
Frequency#16192DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 培育 is deeply valued, particularly in education and family. The emphasis on nurturing both children and crops reflects a traditional belief in the importance of careful cultivation for future success.
Memory Tip
Think of 培育 as 'paying' (pei) for 'youth' (yu) to grow—you're investing in training or breeding. The character 培 (pei) resembles a field where plants (育) can be nurtured and grow, emphasizing the concept of cultivation and development.
Meanings of 培育
péiyù(pei2yu4)
1to train
2to breed
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培育Simplified
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#16192Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 培育
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培养 (péiyǎng) vs 培育 (péiyù): 选择 培育 当强调自然生长或发展时，而 培养 更侧重于系统性和人为的训练或教育。
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 培育 as 'paying' (pei) for 'youth' (yu) to grow—you're investing in training or breeding. The character 培 (pei) resembles a field where plants (育) can be nurtured and grow, emphasizing the concept of cultivation and development.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 培育 with 教育 (jiàoyù), which specifically means 'to educate.' While 培育 can imply training in various contexts, 教育 is more focused on formal education. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about child-rearing or training practices.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 培育 connects to other words related to education and development, such as 教育 (jiàoyù) and 发展 (fāzhǎn - development). Students should focus on using it in sentences that discuss training, nurturing, or fostering abilities.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 培育 is deeply valued, particularly in education and family. The emphasis on nurturing both children and crops reflects a traditional belief in the importance of careful cultivation for future success.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 培育 with 培养 (péiyǎng), which also means to cultivate but is more focused on personal development and skills. For instance, saying '我在培育我的技能' (Wǒ zài péiyù wǒ de jìnéng) is incorrect; it should be '我在培养我的技能' (Wǒ zài péiyǎng wǒ de jìnéng).
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Grammar Patterns of 培育
培育 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
选种____以提高产量会大有可为。
There is potential for selective breeding for better yields.
There is potential for selective breeding for better yields.
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这一玫瑰新品种是由一种很老的品种培育而成的.
zhè yī méi guī xīn pǐn zhǒng shì yóu yī zhǒng hěn lǎo de pǐn zhǒng péi yù ér chéng de.
This new rose is a development from a very old kind of rose.
3
这些狗被培育作斗犬。
zhè xiē gǒu bèi péi yù zuò dǒu quǎn。
These dogs are bred to fight.
4
这样枯燥的生活能不培育出一批穷忙族 吗 ?
zhè yàng kū zào de shēng huó néng bù péi yù chū yī pī qióng máng zú?
How could such an boring job train an non - working - poor?
5
在他的培育下这棵树长得很好.
zài tā de péi yù xià zhè kē shù cháng dé hěn hǎo.
The tree grows well in his nurture.
Cultural Notes for 培育
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In Chinese culture, the concept of 培育 is deeply valued, particularly in education and family. The emphasis on nurturing both children and crops reflects a traditional belief in the importance of careful cultivation for future success.
Frequently Asked Questions about 培育
You can use 培育 when talking about raising children, training employees, or cultivating plants and animals.
Yes, 培育 is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, especially in educational or agricultural discussions.
While 培育 emphasizes nurturing and development, 训练 specifically refers to training or practice.
