修养

xiū yǎng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. accomplishment
2. training
3. self-cultivation

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 素质 sù zhì 素质 sù zhì inner quality 素质 refers to inherent quality or caliber, often in education: inner quality
• 道德 dào dé 道德 dào dé virtue 道德 relates to morality, often part of self-cultivation: virtue
• 教养 jiào yǎng 教养 jiào yǎng to train 教养 means upbringing or breeding, overlapping with修养 in refinement: to train

Usage notes

Collocations

修养 often pairs with 文化 (文化修养) to mean 'cultural accomplishment'.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 修养 (self-cultivation) with 休养 (rest and recuperation); they have different tones and meanings.

Example Sentences

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他的文化 修养 很高。

His cultural accomplishment is very high.

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Child Words of 修养

• 修 修 xiū: to decorate
• 养 养 yǎng: to raise (animals)