Chinese
zhòng
Meaning: to plant; to sow; to vaccinate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

種
种

Example sentences

He is planting trees in the garden.
他在院子裡種了一根木樁。
他在院子里种了一根木桩。
He planted a wooden stake in the yard.
這種土很適合種花。
这种土很适合种花。
This kind of soil is very suitable for planting flowers.
這條街道兩旁種滿了櫻花。
这条街道两旁种满了樱花。
This street is lined with cherry blossoms on both sides.
房子前後都種滿了花。
房子前后都种满了花。
Flowers are planted both in front of and behind the house.
院子裡種了兩株老榕樹。
院子里种了两株老榕树。
Two old banyan trees were planted in the yard.
農民在田裡種了很多玉米。
农民在田里种了很多玉米。
Farmers planted a lot of corn in the field.
她在陽臺上種了幾盆花。
她在阳台上种了几盆花。
She planted several pots of flowers on the balcony.
湖的四周種滿了美麗的楊柳。
湖的四周种满了美丽的杨柳。
The lake is surrounded by beautiful willows.
這條路兩邊都種滿了樹。
这条路两边都种满了树。
Trees are planted on both sides of this road.

Usage Notes

Used for planting seeds, seedlings, or applying vaccines.

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