過房
See also: 过房
Chinese edit
to cross; to go over; (experienced action marker) to cross; to go over; (experienced action marker); to pass; to celebrate; to live; to get along; excessively; too- |
house | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (過房) | 過 | 房 | |
| simp. (过房) | 过 | 房 | |
Etymology edit
In ancient times, if a man had no children of his own, he might adopt the son of a brother, relative or someone else, so that he might have an heir.
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
過房
- to adopt a young relative
- to give one's child to a relative for adoption; to have one's child adopted by a relative