养儿防老 yǎng ér fáng lǎo

DEFINITIONS

  1. (of parents) to bring up children for the purpose of being looked after in old age

CHARACTERS

养 yǎng
HSK 4
raise, rear, bring up; support
儿 ér
HSK 1
son, child; KangXi radical 10
防 fáng
HSK 5
defend; prevent; embankment
老 lǎo
HSK 1
old, aged; experienced