養兒防老

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

2 Written Forms

Meanings

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

Written Forms

養兒防老Traditional · Main Form
养儿防老Alternate Form

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