反哺

simpl. and trad.
反哺

Mandarin

Etymology

• originally referred to a raven (trad. 烏鴉, simpl. 乌鸦) that would provide food to its mother after becoming an adult

Verb

反哺 (traditional and simplified, Pinyin fǎnbǔ)

1. to take care of one's parents when they are old
   • 2005: anon., http://szlife.oeeee.com

     他們很多人心底，都有反哺父母的強烈願望。 (Traditional Chinese)

     他们很多人心底，都有反哺父母的强烈愿望。 (Simplified Chinese)

     In their hearts, a lot of them have a strong desire to take care of their parents when they are old.

2. to give back to a person or institution which has contributed to one's own growth
   • 2005: anon., http://finance.sina.com.cn

     從農業支援工業到工業反哺農業 ... (Traditional Chinese)

     从农业支持工业到工业反哺农业 ... (Simplified Chinese)

     From agriculture supporting industry to industry giving back to agriculture ...

External links

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