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生长
shēngzhǎng
Description
生长的意思是植物、动物或人慢慢长大、变高。
The meaning of 生长 is that plants, animals, or people slowly grow bigger and taller.
我们常说植物在阳光和水里生长。
We often say that plants 生长 in sunlight and water.
Meanings
生长shēngzhǎng
to grow; to develop (of living things)
这些树在山上生长。
These trees grow on the mountain.
生长shēngzhǎng
to grow up (in a place)
他生长在一个小村子里。
He grew up in a small village.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
生 (to be born/live) + 长 (to grow), forming a compound meaning growth.
- Nuance
生长 is mainly for plants/animals; 成长 is used more for people's personal development.
In videos
“对 这个树都需要生长很多年”
“他们进入劳工队伍 有新的生长的机会”
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