种子
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Meaning: seed
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种子
种子 (zhǒngzi) refers to a seed, the small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant. It is commonly used in both botanical and metaphorical contexts.
The character 种 (zhǒng) originally meant 'type' or 'kind,' and later came to mean 'to plant' or 'to sow.' The character 子 (zǐ) means 'child' or 'offspring.' Together, they form a word that literally means 'plant offspring,' emphasizing its role in reproduction and growth.
种子 is widely used in daily life, from gardening to discussions about growth and potential. In Chinese culture, seeds symbolize hope, development, and the future. Common phrases like “播下种子” (bō xià zhǒngzi, 'to plant a seed') are used metaphorically to describe starting something that will grow over time.
Example Sentences
农民把种子种在地里。
The farmer planted the seeds in the field.
这个想法像一颗种子，在他心中生根发芽。
This idea was like a seed that took root in his heart.