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March 24, 2026
栽培zāipéi(zai1pei2)
栽培 (zāi péi) refers to the process of growing or cultivating plants, but it also extends to educating or training individuals. This term is often used in contexts involving personal development, mentorship, and nurturing skills or talents.
Frequency#23188DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of cultivating talent is highly valued, often reflected in the emphasis on education and personal development. The idea of nurturing relationships is also significant in maintaining harmonious social interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a gardener (the character '栽' with its tree radical) carefully tending to his plants (the character '培' suggests nurturing). Visualize him watering and shaping each plant, symbolizing how we cultivate not just gardens but also the minds and abilities of people around us.
Meanings of 栽培
zāipéi(zai1pei2)
1to grow
2to cultivate
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About 栽培
栽培Simplified
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#23188Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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培育 (péiyù) - use 栽培 (zāipéi) when emphasizing the cultivation of plants or skills, while 培育 (péiyù) often focuses on the nurturing or fostering aspect.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a gardener (the character '栽' with its tree radical) carefully tending to his plants (the character '培' suggests nurturing). Visualize him watering and shaping each plant, symbolizing how we cultivate not just gardens but also the minds and abilities of people around us.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the context in which you use 栽培; it's more formal and often used in educational or professional settings rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include '栽培人才' (cultivate talent) and '栽培感情' (nurture relationships).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 栽培 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to education and growth, such as 培养 (nurture) and 发展 (development). Focus on its usage in both literal and metaphorical contexts to deepen understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of cultivating talent is highly valued, often reflected in the emphasis on education and personal development. The idea of nurturing relationships is also significant in maintaining harmonious social interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 栽培 with other similar words like 培养. For example, saying '我想栽培我的英语' (I want to cultivate my English) is incorrect; it should be '我想培养我的英语'.
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Grammar Patterns of 栽培
栽培 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这家公司的主管们觉得他值得____。
The directors of this company feel he's worth every penny.
Example Sentences for 栽培 (4)
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这家公司的主管们觉得他值得栽培。
zhè jiā gōng sī de zhǔ guǎn mén jué dé tā zhí dé zāi péi。
The directors of this company feel he's worth every penny.
In Chinese culture, the concept of cultivating talent is highly valued, often reflected in the emphasis on education and personal development. The idea of nurturing relationships is also significant in maintaining harmonious social interactions.
Frequently Asked Questions about 栽培
While both mean to cultivate, 栽培 is often used for plants and can also refer to broader educational contexts, whereas 培养 specifically emphasizes nurturing and development.
It is generally more formal and suited to professional or academic contexts, so it's better to use it in those settings.
Common phrases include 栽培人才 (cultivating talent) and 栽培感情 (nurturing relationships).
