稵 (zī) - Zi — to sow seeds & to plant

稵Tone 1

zī ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

志

稵 · zī

Zi — to sow seeds;

to plant;

to grow;

to cultivate;

to increase;

to add.

Zi — to sow seedsto plantto grow

Usage highlights

sow seedscultivate landincrease growthplant cropsadd fertilizerpropagate plants

Synonyms

  • 种— to plant; to sow
  • 植— to plant; to cultivate
  • 播— to sow; to broadcast

Antonyms

  • 收— to harvest; to gather
  • 获— to reap; to obtain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer sows seeds in the field (农民在田里稵种).
  • We need to cultivate more land this season (这个季节我们需要稵更多的地).
  • The population continues to increase (人口持续稵长).

Collocations

  • sow seeds(稵种)
  • cultivate land(稵地)
  • increase growth(稵长)
  • plant crops(稵植)
  • add fertilizer(稵肥)
  • propagate plants(稵殖)

Idioms

  • Sow diligently, reap abundantly(勤稵丰收)
  • Cultivate virtue and accumulate goodness(稵德累善)
  • Plant melons and get melons, sow beans and get beans(稵瓜得瓜，稵豆得豆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the rice radical 禾 with the phonetic component 兹, representing agricultural cultivation.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, sowing and planting symbolize growth, development, and accumulation.
  • The character reflects the importance of agriculture in ancient Chinese society and the value placed on cultivation.

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