鸡娃

jī wá
nounIntermediate 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.'

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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

Antonyms

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

chicken
root
+
child
root
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