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安養

简安养 · 繁安養

Mandarin · pinyin ān yǎng

to foster
to provide care (esp. for the elderly)

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安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
養: yǎng · raise, rear, bring up; support
养: yǎng · raise, rear, bring up; support

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1–3 · an1 yang3

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verb

to foster; to provide care (especially for the elderly)

name

(～市) Anyang (a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea)

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