反哺
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Chinese[edit]
wrong side out or up; anti- | feed | ||
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trad. (反哺) | 反 | 哺 | |
simp. #(反哺) | 反 | 哺 | |
alternative forms | 返哺 |
Etymology[edit]
Originally referred to a raven that would provide food to its mother after becoming an adult:
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
反哺
- to take care of one's parents when they are old; to show filial piety
- to give back to a person or institution which has contributed to one's own growth