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March 24, 2026
殖zhí(zhi2)
殖 (zhí) refers to the concepts of growth, reproduction, and prosperity. It is commonly used in contexts related to biology, agriculture, and economics, such as breeding animals or plants, and can imply an increase in quantity or wealth. This character embodies the idea of flourishing or multiplying in various aspects of life.
Strokes12Radical歹Frequency#43155DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The concept of reproduction and growth is deeply tied to agricultural practices in China, where prosperity from farming is celebrated during festivals like the Harvest Festival. The character reflects the importance of fertility and abundance in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tiny seed (the character's components) that is planted in rich soil, growing into a lush plant (representing growth and reproduction). The character resembles a plant sprouting (the top part) and flourishing (the bottom part), reminding you of 'zhí' for 'grow' and 'prosper'.
Meanings of 殖
zhí(zhi2)
1to grow
2to reproduce
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About 殖
殖Simplified
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歹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#43155Frequency Rank
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繁 (fán) vs 殖 (zhí): Use 繁 when emphasizing abundance or multiplicity in a broader sense, while 殖 focuses more specifically on growth and reproduction.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tiny seed (the character's components) that is planted in rich soil, growing into a lush plant (representing growth and reproduction). The character resembles a plant sprouting (the top part) and flourishing (the bottom part), reminding you of 'zhí' for 'grow' and 'prosper'.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 殖 with similar characters like 残 (cán), meaning 'to remain' or 'to be left over'. It is often used in formal contexts, such as academic or scientific discussions, when discussing reproduction or growth. Common collocations include '殖民地' (zhímín dì) meaning 'colony' or '殖生' (zhíshēng) meaning 'breeding'.
HSK Study Tips
While 殖 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it relates to HSK Level 5 words like '繁殖' (fánzhí, to breed) and '生长' (shēngzhǎng, to grow). Focus on understanding its usage in biological and economic contexts to enhance your vocabulary and improve comprehension.
Cultural Note
The concept of reproduction and growth is deeply tied to agricultural practices in China, where prosperity from farming is celebrated during festivals like the Harvest Festival. The character reflects the importance of fertility and abundance in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 殖 with 直 (zhí), which means 'straight' or 'direct'. For example, saying '我想要殖的路' (wǒ xiǎng yào zhí de lù) instead of '我想要直的路' (wǒ xiǎng yào zhí de lù) shows a misunderstanding of the meanings.
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Grammar Patterns of 殖
殖 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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英国最早尝试在爱尔兰开拓____民地是在12世纪。
The first British attempt to colonize Ireland was in the twelfth century.
Example Sentences for 殖 (10)
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1
英国最早尝试在爱尔兰开拓殖民地是在12世纪。
yīng guó zuì zǎo cháng shì zài ài ěr lán kāi tuò zhí mín dì shì zài12 12 shì。
The first British attempt to colonize Ireland was in the twelfth century.
2
他满脑子都是工厂化养殖的事儿。
tā mǎn nǎo zǐ dū shì gōng chǎng huà yǎng zhí de shì ér。
He's got a bee in his bonnet about factory farming.
3
殖民地正要求获得更大程度上的自治。
zhí mín dì zhèng yào qiú huò dé gēng dà chéng dù shàng de zì zhì。
The colonies were claiming a larger measure of self-government.
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Cultural Notes for 殖
🏮Cultural insight
The concept of reproduction and growth is deeply tied to agricultural practices in China, where prosperity from farming is celebrated during festivals like the Harvest Festival. The character reflects the importance of fertility and abundance in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 殖
Words Containing This Character20
繁殖fánzhíto breed
养殖yǎngzhíto cultivate養殖
殖民地zhímíndìcolony
生殖to reproduce
殖民colony
生殖器genitals
增殖growth
殖zhíto grow
殖民主义colonialism殖民主義
养殖业cultivation industry養殖業
半殖民地semicolonial
生殖腺gonad
殖民者colonizer
垦殖to open up land for cultivation墾殖
生殖细胞germ cell生殖細胞
泄殖腔cloaca洩殖腔
生殖力fertility
腐殖酸humic acid
有性生殖sexual reproduction
新殖民化neocolonialization
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Compound Meaning
What does 繁殖 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 殖
In biology, 殖 refers to the process of breeding or reproduction, often used when discussing animals or plants.
Yes, it can describe the growth of wealth or resources, indicating a prosperous increase in investments or assets.
