Chinese
shēngzhǎng
Meaning: to grow; to grow up; growth
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

生長
生
長
生长
生
长

Example sentences

The growth of plants requires sufficient sunlight and water.
這種植物需要充足的陽光才能生長。
这种植物需要充足的阳光才能生长。
This plant needs sufficient sunlight to grow.
細胞分裂是生物體生長的重要過程。
细胞分裂是生物体生长的重要过程。
Cell division is an important process for the growth of organisms.
這裡的氣候非常適合糧食作物的生長。
这里的气候非常适合粮食作物的生长。
The climate here is very suitable for the growth of grain crops.
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.
醫生透過這張生長曲線圖來評估寶寶的健康狀況。
医生透过这张生长曲线图来评估宝宝的健康状况。
The doctor evaluates the baby's health status through this growth curve chart.
運動可以促進內分泌系統分泌生長激素。
运动可以促进内分泌系统分泌生长激素。
Exercise can promote the secretion of growth hormone by the endocrine system.
充足的陽光和水分能為植物提供生長所需的養分。
充足的阳光和水分能为植物提供生长所需的养分。
Ample sunlight and water provide the nutrients needed for plant growth.
雨後,花園裡的植物生長得非常茂盛。
雨后,花园里的植物生长得非常茂盛。
After the rain, the plants in the garden grew very luxuriantly.

Usage Notes

Used for biological growth (plants, animals) or being raised in a certain place.

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