Chinese

zhíwù
Meaning: plant; vegetation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

植
物

Example sentences

This plant needs sufficient sunlight to grow.
這種植物需要特殊的照顧。
这种植物需要特殊的照顾。
This kind of plant needs special care.
這種植物的葉子呈圓形。
这种植物的叶子呈圆形。
The leaves of this plant are round.
植物通過根部吸收養分和水分。
植物通过根部吸收养分和水分。
Plants absorb nutrients and water through their roots.
植物的生長需要充足的陽光和水分。
植物的生长需要充足的阳光和水分。
The growth of plants requires sufficient sunlight and water.
這裡的植物分佈不均勻。
这里的植物分布不均匀。
Plants are unevenly distributed in this area.
這是植物細胞。
这是植物细胞。
This is a plant cell.
這種植物具有很強的生命力。
这种植物具有很强的生命力。
This kind of plant has a very strong vitality.
這種植物生長在氣候炎熱的熱帶雨林中。
这种植物生长在气候炎热的热带雨林中。
This kind of plant grows in tropical rainforests with a hot climate.
植物藉由維管束將養分輸送到枝葉。
植物借由维管束将养分输送到枝叶。
Plants transport nutrients to branches and leaves through vascular bundles.

Usage Notes

Refers to living organisms of the kingdom Plantae, typically lacking locomotor ability.

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