Definition
繁殖 (fán zhí) is the standard biological term for reproduction, breeding, or propagation of organisms. It is more general and neutral than 繁衍 (fán yǎn), which emphasizes multiplying in number, and 滋生 (zī shēng), which often implies unwanted growth (e.g., bacteria, weeds). 养殖 (yǎng zhí) specifically refers to raising/breeding in farming or aquaculture.
verb
to breedto reproduceto propagate
Easily confused
- 反之fǎn zhīsound-alike(conjunction) conversely, on the other hand (used to introduce a contrasting proposition)
Examples
- 繁殖。Zhè zhǒng tùzi zài chūntiān fán zhí de hěn kuài.This kind of rabbit breeds very fast in spring.
- 繁殖。Zhíwù zài héshì de tiáojiàn xià cáinéng fán zhí.Plants can only reproduce under suitable conditions.
- 繁殖。Kēxuéjiā yánjiū rúhé kòngzhì hàichóng de fán zhí.Scientists study how to control the reproduction of pests.
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