verb, directional · to keep or raise animals or pets

他在院子里养了几只鸡。

verb, particle · to bring up and nurture children

她辛辛苦苦几十年，终于把几个孩子都养大了。

verb · to provide for someone's livelihood or maintain a family financially

他一个人挣钱要养五口人，压力非常大。