bǔ yùdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to feed / (fig.) to nurture / to foster
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

哺育 哺育 [bu3 yu4] /to feed/(fig.) to nurture; to foster/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 哺
    bǔ

    to feed

    bū

    to eat / evening meal

  • 育
    yù

    to have children / to raise or bring up / to educate

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.