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    Expressing "seed" with 种子 (zhǒngzi)

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    Explanation

    种子 (zhǒngzi) means "seed" and refers to the reproductive unit of a plant. It is used in botanical, agricultural, and everyday contexts, and can also be used metaphorically to mean the "seed" or origin of something.

    Examples

    • 春天是播种子的最佳时节。

      chūntiān shì bō zhǒngzi de zuìjiā shíjié.

      Spring is the best time to sow seeds.

    • 这些种子大概一周后就会发芽。

      zhèxiē zhǒngzi dàgài yī zhōu hòu jiù huì fāyá.

      These seeds will probably sprout in about a week.

    • 奶奶把花的种子种在了阳台上。

      nǎinai bǎ huā de zhǒngzi zhòng zài le yángtái shàng.

      Grandma planted flower seeds on the balcony.

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