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品种 (pǐnzhǒng) refers specifically to a variety or strain within a species, while 种 (zhǒng) can refer to a broader category or type.
A common mistake is confusing 種 (zhǒng) with 种 (zhòng), which means 'to plant' when pronounced differently. The character is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing types of crops or animals. Be careful with the tones, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
Although 種 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well with HSK 3 vocabulary related to food and agriculture. Focus on its usage in contexts discussing different types of plants and animals to reinforce your understanding.
Learners often confuse 種 (zhǒng) with 夫 (fū) when writing, mistakenly using the wrong radicals. For example, writing '夫' instead of '禾' can lead to incorrect interpretations of the word.
Pronunciation of 種
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Etymology of 種
Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 中 represents the sound. Simplified form of 種.
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Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 中 represents the sound. Simplified form of 種.
- 1The meaning half禾 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half重 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaygrain
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say race, kind, breed; seed; to plant in Chinese
“race, kind, breed; seed; to plant” in Chinese is種
The character 種 (zhǒng) refers to a kind, breed, or race of something, often used in contexts related to plants or animals. It can also mean 'seed' when discussing agriculture and is used as a verb meaning 'to plant'. This character is commonly encountered in both everyday conversation and specialized agricultural terminology.
When to use 種
A common mistake is confusing 種 (zhǒng) with 种 (zhòng), which means 'to plant' when pronounced differently. The character is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing types of crops or animals. Be careful with the tones, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.
種 or something close to it
品种 (pǐnzhǒng) refers specifically to a variety or strain within a species, while 种 (zhǒng) can refer to a broader category or type.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 種 (zhǒng) with 夫 (fū) when writing, mistakenly using the wrong radicals. For example, writing '夫' instead of '禾' can lead to incorrect interpretations of the word.
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Word Family of 種
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Frequently Asked Questions about 種
You can say '这是一种新的植物种' (zhè shì yī zhǒng xīn de zhíwù zhǒng), meaning 'This is a new type of plant seed.'
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