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播撒 (bōsǎ) — use 播种 when referring specifically to the act of sowing seeds for crops, while 播撒 can refer to scattering seeds more generally.
When using 播种, be mindful of its context; it is generally used in agricultural discussions or metaphorically in business or creative contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar terms like 种植 (zhòngzhí), which means 'to cultivate' rather than just 'to sow'.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 播种 connects well with vocabulary related to agriculture, growth, and development. Students should focus on understanding its metaphorical uses alongside its literal meaning, as both are important in advanced conversations.
Learners often confuse 播种 with 播放 (bōfàng), which means 'to play (a video or music)'. For example, saying '我播种音乐' (Wǒ bō zhǒng yīnyuè) instead of '我播放音乐' (Wǒ bōfàng yīnyuè) is incorrect.
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How to say to sow seeds in Chinese
“to sow seeds” in Chinese is播种
播种 (bō zhǒng) means 'to sow seeds' in the context of agriculture. It is commonly used to describe the act of planting seeds in soil to grow crops. Besides its literal meaning, it can also metaphorically refer to initiating an idea or project that will grow over time.
When to use 播种
When using 播种, be mindful of its context; it is generally used in agricultural discussions or metaphorically in business or creative contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar terms like 种植 (zhòngzhí), which means 'to cultivate' rather than just 'to sow'.
播种 or something close to it
播撒 (bōsǎ) — use 播种 when referring specifically to the act of sowing seeds for crops, while 播撒 can refer to scattering seeds more generally.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 播种 with 播放 (bōfàng), which means 'to play (a video or music)'. For example, saying '我播种音乐' (Wǒ bō zhǒng yīnyuè) instead of '我播放音乐' (Wǒ bōfàng yīnyuè) is incorrect.
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Grammar patterns of 播种
播种 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 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.
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在深约0.5英寸，间隔12英寸的条播沟里____。
Sow the seeds in drills about 1/2in. deep and 12in. apart.
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Yes, 播种 can metaphorically describe starting projects or ideas that will develop over time.
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