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鸡娃

jī wá
noun★Intermediate— to raise children competitively, often through excessive academic pressure
informal

A term describing parents who push their children to excel academically through intense pressure, often comparing them to chickens being raised for competition.

她妈妈每天给她安排满满的课外辅导,完全是在鸡娃。

Her mom schedules her with back-to-back tutoring every day—she's definitely 'chicken-raising.'

💡

The term reflects modern Chinese parenting pressures and the competitive education system.

Collocations

鸡娃文化chicken-raising culture鸡娃家长chicken-raising parents

Synonyms

内卷卷孩子

Antonyms

放养

Related Phrases

内卷phrase
involution, a cycle of self-defeating competition

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

This term reflects broader societal pressures in China, where academic success is highly valued and competitive.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage

Use this term to describe parenting styles focused on academic achievement, often with negative connotations.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the metaphor of raising chickens for competition, highlighting the intense and often stressful nature of modern parenting in China.

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used critically to describe excessive academic pressure on children, though some parents embrace it as a necessary strategy in a competitive society.

Word Breakdown

鸡
chicken
root
+
娃
child
root
汉英词典

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