种 (zhǒng) - seed & kind

种Tone 3

zhǒng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

志

种 · zhǒng

seed;

kind;

type;

breed;

species;

to plant;

to cultivate;

to grow

seedkindtype

Usage highlights

seedplantingspeciesbreedtype/kindagriculture

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 收— harvest (antonym to planting)
  • 获— reap, obtain (antonym to sow)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a new type of seed (种子).
  • He planted trees in the garden (种树).
  • There are many species of birds (鸟的种类).
  • We need to cultivate good habits (培养好习惯).

Collocations

  • seed(种子)
  • planting(种植)
  • species(物种)
  • breed(品种)
  • type/kind(种类)
  • agriculture(农业种)

Idioms

  • Reap what you sow(种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆)
  • Plant melons and get melons, sow beans and get beans(种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆)
  • Dragon begets dragon, phoenix begets phoenix(龙生龙，凤生凤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents agricultural heritage and the cycle of growth and harvest in Chinese culture
  • Used metaphorically for cause and effect relationships
  • Important in discussions about biodiversity and conservation

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