verb HSK 4
Traditional 種植
to plant · to grow · to cultivate
Meaning
种植 means to plant or cultivate crops, trees, or other plants. It refers to the act of putting seeds or young plants into the ground and caring for them as they grow. This word is commonly used in agricultural contexts and gardening.
Usage
种植 is a formal term primarily used for agriculture, farming, and gardening activities. It emphasizes the deliberate cultivation process rather than wild growth. Native speakers use it when discussing crops, farming techniques, or landscaping. It's more formal than casual speech about gardening.
Examples
- 01农民在田里种植水稻和小麦。.The farmers plant rice and wheat in the fields.
- 02这个地区适合种植各种蔬菜。.This area is suitable for growing various vegetables.
Characters
Common collocations
- 种植业planting industry, agriculture
- 种植面积planted area, cultivation area
- 种植技术planting techniques
- 大规模种植large-scale cultivation
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to planting. 种 originally meant 'seed' (as zhǒng) and 'to plant' (as zhòng). 植 contains the tree radical 木 and means to establish or plant. Together they reinforce the meaning of cultivation.