滋 (zī) - to grow & to nourish

滋Tone 1

zī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

志

滋 · zī

to grow;

to nourish;

to multiply;

to cause;

to taste;

flavor;

to become more numerous;

moist;

to benefit;

to overflow

to growto nourishto multiply

Usage highlights

to growto nourishflavorto cause troubleto multiplymoist

Synonyms

  • 养— to nourish, to raise
  • 生— to grow, to produce
  • 长— to grow, to increase

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried up
  • 萎— wilted, faded
  • 衰— decline, weaken

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The plants are growing vigorously (植物滋长).
  • This soup has a rich flavor (汤的味道很滋).
  • Proper nutrition nourishes the body (营养滋补身体).
  • The incident caused trouble (滋事).

Collocations

  • to grow(滋长)
  • to nourish(滋补)
  • flavor(滋味)
  • to cause trouble(滋事)
  • to multiply(滋生)
  • moist(滋润)

Idioms

  • Delicious flavor(滋味鲜美)
  • Nourishing and strengthening the body(滋补强身)
  • Causing trouble and stirring up trouble(滋事生非)
  • Growing and multiplying(滋生繁殖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 滋 is associated with nourishing and replenishing the body's vital energies.
  • The character conveys positive connotations of growth, abundance, and beneficial development.
  • In culinary contexts, 滋 relates to flavor and taste experiences.

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