giáo dưỡng

[zaːw˧˦ zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to teach and bring up (students)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dạy dỗ và nuôi dưỡng

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to care for and educate (juvenile offenders in a designated facility); to reform

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chăm sóc và giáo dục

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Common questions

What does “giáo dưỡng” mean?

(verb) to teach and bring up (students)

Is “giáo dưỡng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.