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生长
shēngzhǎng
Description
"生长"的意思是植物、动物或人慢慢长大、变大。
我们常常用它来说树、花或小孩子怎么长大。
Meanings
生长shēngzhǎng
to grow (of plants or animals)
这些花在春天生长得很快。
生长shēngzhǎng
to grow up; be raised in a place
他生长在一个小村子里。
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Notes
- Etymology
生 (to be born/live) + 长 (to grow), together meaning to develop and grow.
- Nuance
生长 often describes plants/animals; 成长 is more common for people's personal growth.
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