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养儿防老

yǎngérfánglǎo

Traditional: 養兒防老

(of parents) to bring up children for the purpose of being looked after in old age

Character Breakdown

养
yǎng
to raise, to rear, to bring up; to support
HSK 4
儿
ér
son, child
HSK 1
防
fáng
to protect, to defend, to guard against
HSK 5
老
lǎo
old, aged; experienced
HSK 1

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