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种植

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种植 (zhòngzhí) means 'to plant'. At this level, you can think of it as a formal way to say '种' (zhòng). You use it when you talk about putting seeds or small trees in the ground. For example, 'I plant flowers' (我种植花). Although A1 learners usually use the simple word '种', learning '种植' helps you understand signs in parks or simple science books. It is a verb. You need a subject (who) and an object (what plant). It is pronounced with two falling tones: zhòng-zhí. Think of a farmer working in a big field; that is the '种植' feeling.
At the A2 level, you should start distinguishing between casual and formal words. 种植 is the formal version of 'to plant'. You will see it in short articles about nature or farming. It is used for crops like rice (水稻), wheat (小麦), or trees (树木). A common sentence pattern is 'Place + 适合 (shìhé - is suitable for) + 种植 + Plant'. For example: 'This place is suitable for planting apples.' (这里适合种植苹果。) It is important to remember that 种植 is a 'doing' word. You are doing the work of putting plants into the earth and making sure they grow.
For B1 learners, 种植 becomes a key vocabulary item for discussing the environment, agriculture, and economy. You should be able to use it in the context of '种植业' (the planting industry), which is a major part of China's economy. You will also encounter it in discussions about 'green' initiatives, like '种植森林' (planting forests) to stop deserts. At this level, you should notice that 种植 is often modified by adverbs like '大量' (dàliàng - in large quantities) or '广泛' (guǎngfàn - widely). It is no longer just about one flower; it is about the systematic activity of growing plants for a purpose.
At the B2 level, you should master the collocations of 种植. It is frequently used in passive structures or as part of complex noun phrases. For example, '种植面积' (cultivated area) or '种植技术' (planting technology). You should also understand the nuance between 种植 and 栽培 (zāipéi). While 种植 is general, 栽培 often implies more sophisticated care or the cultivation of specific varieties. You might hear it in news reports about agricultural innovation or international trade (e.g., 'the 种植 of organic tea'). Your usage should reflect an understanding of its formal register in written Chinese.
C1 learners should be comfortable using 种植 in academic or professional contexts. This includes discussing '种植模式' (planting models/patterns) and '种植结构' (planting structure/crop composition). You should be able to analyze how changes in 种植 practices affect biodiversity or local economies. Metaphorical uses, though rarer than the literal ones, might appear in literature to describe the 'planting' of ideas or cultural values in a society. You should also be aware of historical contexts, such as the '种植园经济' (plantation economy) in world history, and be able to discuss these topics fluently using the term.
At the C2 level, 种植 is a versatile tool in your linguistic arsenal. You understand its precise placement in botanical science, agricultural policy, and environmental law. You can use it to discuss the nuances of '设施种植' (greenhouse/facility cultivation) versus traditional methods. You are sensitive to the rhythmic requirements of formal prose, choosing 种植 over 种 to maintain a balanced four-syllable structure or a formal tone. You can engage in high-level debates about the ethics of '转基因作物种植' (planting of GMO crops) or the restoration of ancient '种植传统' (planting traditions). Your mastery is shown through perfect collocation and contextual appropriateness.
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种植 در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • 种植 is a formal verb meaning 'to plant' or 'to cultivate' vegetation.
  • It is commonly used in agricultural, environmental, and technical contexts.
  • Unlike the casual '种', it implies a systematic or large-scale process.
  • Common objects include crops, trees, flowers, and medicinal herbs.

The term 种植 (zhòngzhí) is a formal and comprehensive verb in Mandarin Chinese that primarily refers to the act of planting, cultivating, or growing vegetation. It encompasses the entire process from placing a seed or a sapling into the soil to the systematic management of its growth. Unlike the simpler monosyllabic word 种 (zhòng), which is common in daily speech, 种植 carries a more technical, agricultural, or formal tone, often used when discussing large-scale farming, environmental projects, or botanical studies.

Etymology of 种 (zhòng)
Originally referring to seeds or grain, it evolved into a verb meaning to sow or plant.
Etymology of 植 (zhí)
This character depicts a tree and a straight line, signifying the act of setting a plant upright in the ground.

“农民们正在大面积种植水稻，以确保粮食丰收。” (Farmers are planting rice on a large scale to ensure a bumper harvest.)

In a broader sense, 种植 implies intentionality and care. It is not just about dropping a seed; it is about the 'cultivation' aspect. When you use this word, you are often highlighting the professional or systematic nature of the activity. For instance, a government initiative to reforest a mountain would use 种植, whereas a child putting a bean in a cup might just use 种.

这个地区适合种植各类温带水果。

Grammatical Role
It functions as a transitive verb, taking objects like crops, trees, flowers, or specific plant names.

Furthermore, 种植 can be used in metaphorical contexts in higher-level literature, such as 'planting the seeds of hope' (种植希望的种子), although this is less common than its literal agricultural application. It remains a cornerstone of environmental and economic vocabulary in modern China.

Using 种植 correctly requires understanding its collocations and the formal registers it occupies. As a transitive verb, it typically follows the pattern: Subject + [Adverbial] + 种植 + Object. The object is almost always a botanical entity.

由于气候变暖，当地开始种植热带作物。

One of the key distinctions in usage is the scale. If you are talking about a small garden at home, 种 is sufficient. However, if you are discussing 'The 种植 Industry' (种植业), you are referring to one of the main branches of agriculture. It is often paired with words like 'area' (面积), 'technology' (技术), or 'experience' (经验).

Common Structure 1
种植 + [Plant Name]: 种植小麦 (Planting wheat), 种植大豆 (Planting soybeans).
Common Structure 2
大面积种植: Planting on a large scale.
Common Structure 3
种植 + [Quantity]: 种植了三千棵树 (Planted three thousand trees).

In technical writing, you will see it used in the passive voice with 被 (bèi) or in descriptive clauses. For example, '被广泛种植的品种' (a variety that is widely planted). It is also frequently found in the compound 种植园 (zhòngzhíyuán), meaning a plantation or orchard.

科学的种植方法能显著提高产量。

When speaking, avoid using it for non-plant items. You cannot 'plant' a flag using 种植; for that, you would use 插 (chā) or 竖 (shù). The focus must remain on biological growth within soil or a growing medium.

You will encounter 种植 in several specific environments. First and foremost is in News and Documentaries. Whenever CCTV or local news reports on the harvest season or agricultural subsidies, 种植 is the standard term. You will hear phrases like '种植户' (zhòngzhíhù - planting households/farmers).

新闻播报：今年我国粮食种植面积保持稳定。

Secondly, it is ubiquitous in Environmental and Science Education. Discussions about reforestation (植树造林), carbon sequestration, or the impact of climate change on crops will rely heavily on this word. Students in China learn this word early in their science curriculum.

Business Context
In the supply chain and ESG reports, companies discuss the '种植基地' (planting base) of their raw materials.
Legal Context
Laws regarding land use or the prohibition of certain plants (like poppies) use 种植 as the legal verb for the act of growing.

Finally, in Urban Planning, the term is used to describe the 'greening' of cities. '城市绿化种植' refers to the systematic planting of grass, shrubs, and trees along roadsides and in public squares. It suggests a planned, aesthetic, and functional arrangement of nature within the human environment.

Even intermediate learners often stumble when choosing between 种植 and its synonyms. The most frequent error is Over-formalization. Using 种植 in a casual conversation about a single flower pot on your balcony can sound slightly unnatural, like saying 'I am currently engaged in the cultivation of a rose' instead of 'I'm growing a rose'.

❌ 我在阳台上种植了一盆花。(Too formal)
✅ 我在阳台上种了一盆花。(Natural)

Another mistake is Object Mismatch. As mentioned, 种植 is strictly for plants. Learners sometimes confuse it with 放置 (fàngzhì - to place) or 建立 (jiànlì - to establish). You cannot '种植' a building or '种植' a habit (for habits, use 养成).

Confusion with 栽 (zāi)
栽 usually implies the physical act of sticking something into the ground (like a pole or a sapling). 种植 is the broader process.
Confusion with 培养 (péiyǎng)
培养 is 'to cultivate' in a nurturing sense, often used for bacteria, talents, or relationships. 种植 is specifically for soil-based plants.

Lastly, watch out for the Tone. Both characters are fourth tone (zhòngzhí). Learners often mispronounce 种 as third tone (zhǒng), which means 'seed' or 'kind'. Remember: 4th tone for the verb, 3rd tone for the noun.

To master 种植, one must understand its neighbors in the semantic field of 'growing things'. Each has a specific nuance that dictates its use in different contexts.

1. 种 (zhòng)
The everyday version. It is versatile and used for everything from farming to gardening. If in doubt, '种' is usually safe, but '种植' is better for writing.
2. 栽培 (zāipéi)
This word implies a high level of care, technique, and attention. It is often used for delicate flowers, high-value crops, or metaphorically for 'cultivating' a person's talent.
3. 播种 (bōzhòng)
Specifically means 'to sow seeds'. It focuses on the initial stage of the planting process.
4. 栽种 (zāizhòng)
Very similar to 种植, but emphasizes the physical act of planting (transplanting) saplings or seedlings rather than seeds.

我们要科学地栽培这些名贵兰花。

There is also 养 (yǎng), which means 'to raise' or 'to keep'. While you 种植 crops, you 养 flowers or 养 pets. 养 focuses on the daily maintenance and keeping something alive, whereas 种植 focuses on the agricultural production aspect.

In environmental contexts, you might see 植树 (zhíshù), which specifically means 'planting trees'. This is almost always used in the context of 'Tree Planting Day' (植树节) or reforestation efforts.

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1

他在花园里种植花。

He plants flowers in the garden.

Subject + Location + 种植 + Object.

2

我们要种植树。

We want to plant trees.

Use of '要' (want to) before the verb.

3

这里可以种植菜吗？

Can we plant vegetables here?

Question form with '吗'.

4

农民种植红薯。

Farmers plant sweet potatoes.

Simple S-V-O structure.

5

我不种植草。

I don't plant grass.

Negative form with '不'.

6

爷爷喜欢种植。

Grandpa likes planting.

种植 used as a gerund/activity.

7

他在种植什么？

What is he planting?

Question with '什么'.

8

老师教我们种植。

The teacher teaches us how to plant.

Double object structure (teach someone something).

1

这个季节适合种植西红柿。

This season is suitable for planting tomatoes.

Adjective '适合' modifying the action.

2

他们在山上种植了很多松树。

They planted many pine trees on the mountain.

Use of '了' for completed action.

3

我想学习种植技术。

I want to learn planting techniques.

Noun phrase '种植技术'.

4

农民们正在种植水稻。

The farmers are planting rice.

Continuous aspect with '正在'.

5

这种花很难种植。

This kind of flower is hard to plant/grow.

Adverb '难' (hard) before the verb.

6

他在农村种植玉米。

He plants corn in the countryside.

Location '在农村' before the verb.

7

这里的土地适合种植葡萄。

The land here is suitable for planting grapes.

Subject '土地' (land).

8

我们每年都种植新树。

We plant new trees every year.

Frequency adverb '每年都'.

1

政府鼓励农民种植有机蔬菜。

The government encourages farmers to plant organic vegetables.

Pivotal sentence: 鼓励 + someone + to do something.

2

这种作物的种植面积正在扩大。

The planting area of this crop is expanding.

Noun phrase '种植面积' as subject.

3

由于干旱，今年无法种植小麦。

Due to drought, it's impossible to plant wheat this year.

Cause and effect with '由于'.

4

他有丰富的种植经验。

He has rich planting experience.

Adjective '丰富' (rich/abundant).

5

这些树是十年前种植的。

These trees were planted ten years ago.

Shi...de construction for emphasis on time.

6

大规模种植可以降低成本。

Large-scale planting can reduce costs.

Adverbial '大规模' (large-scale).

7

种植森林有助于保护环境。

Planting forests helps protect the environment.

Gerund phrase as subject.

8

他们尝试在沙漠中种植植物。

They are trying to plant plants in the desert.

Verb '尝试' (try) + action.

1

科学家们研究了不同的种植模式。

Scientists studied different planting patterns.

Noun phrase '种植模式'.

2

该地区的种植结构发生了巨大变化。

The planting structure of the region has undergone huge changes.

Subject '种植结构'.

3

通过科学种植，产量提高了一倍。

Through scientific planting, the yield has doubled.

Preposition '通过' (through).

4

这些中药材对种植环境要求很高。

These Chinese medicinal herbs have high requirements for the planting environment.

Phrase '对...要求很高'.

5

严禁在保护区内种植非原生植物。

It is strictly forbidden to plant non-native plants in the protected area.

Formal prohibition '严禁'.

6

农民通过种植经济作物增加了收入。

Farmers increased their income by planting cash crops.

Term '经济作物' (cash crops).

7

这种植物的种植历史可以追溯到唐代。

The planting history of this plant can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty.

Phrase '追溯到' (trace back to).

8

合理的种植密度对作物生长至关重要。

Reasonable planting density is crucial for crop growth.

Term '种植密度' (planting density).

1

过度种植导致了土地肥力的下降。

Over-planting led to a decline in soil fertility.

Compound noun '过度种植' (over-planting).

2

我们需要优化当前的种植布局。

We need to optimize the current planting layout.

Verb '优化' (optimize).

3

该报告详细分析了全球咖啡的种植现状。

The report detailed the current status of global coffee planting.

Noun phrase '种植现状'.

4

种植业的机械化是现代农业的标志。

The mechanization of the planting industry is a hallmark of modern agriculture.

Abstract noun '种植业'.

5

这种罕见植物的种植技术尚未完全掌握。

The planting techniques for this rare plant have not yet been fully mastered.

Negative '尚未' (not yet).

6

生态种植模式强调人与自然的和谐。

The ecological planting model emphasizes harmony between humans and nature.

Adjective '生态' (ecological).

7

法律规定，非法种植毒品原植物将受到严惩。

The law stipulates that illegal planting of drug precursor plants will be severely punished.

Legal terminology '非法种植'.

8

种植品种的多样性有助于抵御病虫害。

The diversity of planted varieties helps resist pests and diseases.

Noun phrase '种植品种的多样性'.

1

在干旱半干旱地区，种植耐旱作物是生存之本。

In arid and semi-arid regions, planting drought-resistant crops is the foundation of survival.

Complex locative phrase.

2

精耕细作是中国传统种植文化的精髓。

Intensive cultivation is the essence of traditional Chinese planting culture.

Idiom '精耕细作' used with 种植.

3

全球气候变暖迫使我们重新审视作物的种植区划。

Global warming is forcing us to re-examine crop planting zones.

Formal verb '审视' (examine/scrutinize).

4

通过基因编辑技术，我们能够培育出更适合种植的品种。

Through gene-editing technology, we can cultivate varieties more suitable for planting.

Scientific context.

5

种植业的转型升级需要政策和资金的双重支持。

The transformation and upgrading of the planting industry require dual support from policy and capital.

Economic terminology '转型升级'.

6

历史学家研究了殖民时期的种植园制度。

Historians studied the plantation system of the colonial period.

Historical term '种植园制度'.

7

该项目的目标是恢复退化土地的植被种植。

The project's goal is to restore vegetation planting on degraded land.

Formal noun '植被种植'.

8

种植行为不仅是经济活动，更是文化传承的载体。

The act of planting is not only an economic activity but also a carrier of cultural inheritance.

Philosophical '不仅是...更是...' structure.

ترکیب‌های رایج

种植面积
种植技术
种植经验
种植结构
种植基地
种植户
种植季节
种植模式
大面积种植
科学种植

عبارات رایج

种植业

种植园

种植庄稼

种植树木

种植花卉

种植水稻

种植小麦

种植棉花

种植蔬菜

种植水果

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

种植 vs 栽培

栽培 implies more careful nurturing or technical cultivation.

种植 vs 播种

播种 specifically means sowing seeds.

种植 vs 栽种

栽种 emphasizes the physical act of planting saplings.

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种植 vs 种 (zhǒng)

种植 vs 中 (zhōng)

种植 vs 放置 (fàngzhì)

种植 vs 养成 (yǎngchéng)

种植 vs 培养 (péiyǎng)

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

خانواده کلمه

مرتبط

نحوه استفاده

scale

Usually implies larger scale than just '种'.

object

Limited to biological plants.

formality

Higher register than '种'.

اشتباهات رایج
  • Using 种植 for placing non-living objects.
  • Mispronouncing 种 as 3rd tone in the verb form.
  • Using 种植 in overly casual, everyday contexts.
  • Forgetting to add an object after the verb.
  • Confusing 种植 with 培养 when talking about skills.

نکات

Scale Matters

Use 种植 for farms, forests, and large gardens. Use 种 for small pots.

Tone Check

Ensure both characters are clear. Zhòng (4) and Zhí (2).

Formal Tone

In HSK exams, using 种植 instead of 种 can improve your score in writing.

Environmental

Always use 种植 when talking about ecology or saving the planet.

Transitivity

Always remember to include what you are planting after the word.

Tradition

Link 种植 to the 24 Solar Terms (二十四节气) for deeper cultural understanding.

Visual Aid

Picture a 'straight' tree (植) being 'sown' (种).

News Clues

When you see '农' (agriculture), look for '种植' nearby.

Collocations

Memorize '种植面积' as a single unit; it's very common.

Formal Audio

Practice listening to agricultural reports to hear the natural flow of this word.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

To plant (种植), you need a seed (种) and you need to set it straight (植).

ریشه کلمه

بافت فرهنگی

The traditional agricultural calendar guides the timing of 种植.

A festival where tree planting is a traditional activity.

China's massive reforestation project using 种植 techniques.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"你家乡主要种植什么作物？"

"你觉得在城市里种植蔬菜容易吗？"

"你参加过植树活动吗？"

"种植花卉对你来说是一种放松吗？"

"你认为现代种植技术有哪些好处？"

موضوعات نگارش

描述一次你参与种植的经历。

如果你有一个农场，你会选择种植什么？为什么？

讨论大规模种植对环境的影响。

写一写你对‘种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆’这句话的理解。

想象未来的种植技术会是什么样子的。

سوالات متداول

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Yes, but it sounds very formal. '种' is more common for household plants.

种植 is general; 栽培 implies professional care and technique.

It is primarily a verb, but can act as a noun in phrases like '种植技术'.

It's better to say 播种梦想 or 树立梦想.

种植面积 (zhòngzhí miànjī).

As a verb, yes. As a noun (seed), it is 3rd tone.

Yes, it is very common for trees, especially in reforestation.

It means the 'planting industry' or 'crop farming'.

The characters were used, but the compound 种植 is more common in modern Chinese.

Yes, '植发' is the term, but '种植头发' is also used technically.

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