種 (zhǒng) - Seed & kind

種Tone 3

zhǒng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

志

種 · zhǒng

Seed;

kind;

type;

variety;

species;

race;

to plant;

to sow;

to cultivate.

Seedkindtype

Usage highlights

SeedSpeciesRaceVarietyKindPlanting

Synonyms

  • 类— category, type
  • 型— model, type
  • 籽— seed

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Planting seeds (种子) in the garden.
  • Different kinds of fruit (种类).
  • Human race (人种).
  • Growing crops (种田).
  • Breeding new varieties (品种).

Collocations

  • Seed(种子)
  • Species(物种)
  • Race(种族)
  • Variety(品种)
  • Kind(种类)
  • Planting(种植)

Idioms

  • Reap what you sow(种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆)
  • Plant melons and get melons, plant beans and get beans(种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆)
  • Various kinds and descriptions(各种各样)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fundamental concept in agriculture-based Chinese civilization, representing continuity and propagation.
  • Used metaphorically in Chinese philosophy to discuss causes and effects.
  • Important in discussions about ethnicity, biodiversity, and cultural diversity.

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