修养

• 拼音: xiū yǎng
• 汉字拆解: 修 = 亻 (person) + 攸 (refine), to cultivate; 养 = 羊 (sheep) + 食 (food), to nurture

含义

Cultivation; accomplishment; self-discipline. One's refined character developed through education and practice.

Refers to a person's moral character, education, and refined behavior developed over time. Having good 修养 means being cultured, well-mannered, and emotionally composed. Can also refer to recuperation (修养身体). A key concept in traditional Chinese culture emphasizing self-improvement.

例句

1. 她是个很有修养的人，从不和别人争吵。
2. 读书可以提高一个人的文化修养。
3. 他的艺术修养很高，对音乐有独到的见解。

用法指南

语境: character, education, culture

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 这个人很有修养。(This person is very cultured.)
• 我们要注重个人修养。(We should pay attention to personal cultivation.)

错误说法

• 你没有修养 as a casual insult (This is a very strong criticism implying someone is uncultured and ill-mannered)

起源与历史

Compound of 修 (cultivate, refine) and 养 (nurture), meaning to cultivate and nurture oneself.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal