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繁殖
fánzhí
Description
繁殖是指动物或植物生出很多新的下一代。
"繁殖" means animals or plants producing many new offspring.
很多动物在春天繁殖，因为天气变暖了。
Many animals "繁殖" in spring because the weather gets warmer.
Meanings
繁殖fánzhí
to breed, reproduce, multiply
兔子繁殖得很快。
Rabbits reproduce quickly.
繁殖fánzhí
breeding, reproduction (the process)
这种鱼的繁殖需要干净的水。
This fish requires clean water to reproduce.
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Notes
- Etymology
繁 (many, flourishing) + 殖 (grow, multiply), together meaning to multiply in number.
- Nuance
often used for animals, plants, and bacteria; 生殖 is more biological/technical.
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