繁殖

fánzhí

verb HSK 6 #10,062

Meanings

To multiply and breed — biological reproduction.

Xìjūn zài wēnnuǎn de huánjìng zhōng kuàisù fánzhí.

Bacteria reproduce quickly in warm environments.

Zhè zhǒng dòngwù de fánzhí nénglì hěn qiáng.

This animal has a strong reproductive ability.

Chūntiān shì hěn duō dòngwù fánzhí de jìjié.

Spring is the breeding season for many animals.

Réngōng fánzhí jìshù yuè lái yuè xiānjìn.

Artificial breeding technology is becoming more advanced.

usage

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

繁 fán

殖 zhí