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    Expressing 'to grow vegetables' with 种菜 (zhòngcài)

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    Structure

    Subject + 种菜

    Explanation

    种菜 (zhòngcài) means 'to grow vegetables' or 'to plant vegetables.' It combines the verb 种 (to plant, to grow) with 菜 (vegetables). It is commonly used when talking about farming and gardening activities.

    Examples

    • 爷爷退休以后每天都在院子里种菜。

      Yéye tuìxiū yǐhòu měi tiān dōu zài yuànzi lǐ zhòng cài.

      After Grandpa retired, he grows vegetables in the yard every day.

    • 我想在阳台上种菜，自己吃更放心。

      Wǒ xiǎng zài yángtái shàng zhòng cài, zìjǐ chī gèng fàngxīn.

      I want to grow vegetables on the balcony so I can eat them with peace of mind.

    • 她教孩子们怎么种菜，让他们了解食物从哪里来。

      Tā jiāo háizimen zěnme zhòng cài, ràng tāmen liǎojiě shíwù cóng nǎlǐ lái.

      She teaches the children how to grow vegetables so they understand where food comes from.

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