生育

生育 refers to the act of giving birth or the process of producing offspring. It is often used in the context of human reproduction, but can also refer to the general concept of reproduction in a biological sense.

The character 生 (shēng) means 'to be born' or 'life,' while 育 (yù) means 'to nurture' or 'to raise.' Together, they convey the idea of bringing forth and caring for new life.

生育 is commonly used in discussions about family planning, population policies, and reproductive health. In China, it is often associated with government policies related to birth rates and family size, such as the One-Child Policy and its subsequent relaxation.