繁殖

fánzhí

verb HSK 6 #10,062

Meanings

To multiply and breed - biological reproduction.

HSK 3

春天是很多动物繁殖的季节。

Chūntiān shì hěnduō dòngwù fánzhí de jìjié.

Spring is the breeding season for many animals.

HSK 5

人工繁殖技术越来越先进。

Réngōng fánzhí jìshù yuèláiyuè xiānjìn.

Artificial breeding technology is becoming more advanced.

HSK 6

细菌在温暖的环境中快速繁殖。

Xìjūn zài wēnnuǎn de huánjìng zhōng kuàisù fánzhí.

Bacteria reproduce quickly in warm environments.

usage

繁殖 is used for animals, plants, and microorganisms. For humans, 生育 or 生殖 is more appropriate.

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