Definition
培植 (péi zhí) literally means 'to cultivate plants' (培 mound soil, 植 plant), but it extends metaphorically to the nurturing of relationships, values, or talents — implying careful, long-term development. It carries a slightly formal or official tone, often used in political, economic, or organizational contexts.
v.
(of plants) to cultivateto grow(of relationships, ideas) to fosterto cultivate(of talent, skills) to trainto develop
Examples
- 培植。Nóngmín zài wēnshì lǐ péi zhí huāhuì.Farmers cultivate flowers in a greenhouse.
- 培植。Tā zhìlì yú péi zhí shuāngbiān màoyì guānxì.He is committed to fostering bilateral trade relations.
- 培植。Gōngsī shífēn zhùzhòng péi zhí xīnrén de nénglì.The company places great emphasis on training newcomers' abilities.
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