孶 (zī) - To multiply & to propagate

孶Tone 1

zī ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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孶 · zī

To multiply;

to propagate;

to breed;

to reproduce;

to be prolific.

To multiplyto propagateto breed

Usage highlights

Multiply rapidlyBreed mosquitoesPropagate knowledgeReproduce offspringProlific reproductionBreeding ground

Synonyms

  • 繁殖— to breed, to reproduce
  • 滋生— to multiply, to breed
  • 繁衍— to multiply and spread

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bacteria multiply rapidly (细菌孶生).
  • We need to prevent mosquito breeding (防止蚊子孶生).
  • The organization aims to propagate knowledge (传播知识孶衍).

Collocations

  • Multiply rapidly(迅速孶生)
  • Breed mosquitoes(孶生蚊虫)
  • Propagate knowledge(孶衍知识)
  • Reproduce offspring(孶育后代)
  • Prolific reproduction(孶殖繁衍)
  • Breeding ground(孶生地)

Idioms

  • Multiply and flourish(孶生繁衍)
  • Breed pests and diseases(孶生害虫)
  • Propagate and develop(孶衍发展)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries connotations of natural growth and multiplication, often used in biological and agricultural contexts.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of propagation and multiplication was highly valued for family continuity and agricultural prosperity.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains specialized applications in scientific and literary contexts.

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