English–Chinese
“adopted daughter” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǎng nǚ
Example
她是他的养女。tā shì tā de yáng nǚ
She is his adopted daughter.
How to say “adopted daughter” in Chinese
“Adopted daughter” in Chinese is 养女 (yǎng nǚ).
A daughter defined by another person taking responsibility for raising her, whether through law or family practice.
Example sentences with 养女
他总是对养女很关心。tā zǒng shì duì yáng nǚ hěn guān xīn
He always cares a lot about his adopted daughter.
Tips for using 养女
- English adoption language usually suggests a legal process, but this Chinese term can also describe a daughter raised in the family when the legal status is not being discussed.