() - To cultivate plants & to grow vegetation

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zí | 14 strokes | radical:

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To cultivate plants;

to grow vegetation;

also refers to a type of plant or herb.

To cultivate plantsto grow vegetationalso refers to a type of plant or

Usage highlights

Cultivate herbsGrow plantsCultivation techniquesPlant cultivationHerb gardenBotanical cultivation

Synonyms

  • to plant; to grow
  • to cultivate; to plant
  • to cultivate; to foster

Antonyms

  • to cut down; to fell
  • to destroy; to ruin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is cultivating medicinal herbs (蓻药).
  • This area is suitable for growing various plants (蓻物).
  • She studies plant cultivation techniques (蓻培技术).

Collocations

  • Cultivate herbs(蓻药)
  • Grow plants(蓻物)
  • Cultivation techniques(蓻培技术)
  • Plant cultivation(蓻植)
  • Herb garden(蓻园)
  • Botanical cultivation(蓻艺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character relates to traditional Chinese herbal medicine and plant cultivation practices.
  • Reflects the importance of agriculture and botanical knowledge in Chinese civilization.

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