Meanings of 栽培
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AI Study Notes for 栽培
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.
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).
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.
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'.
Pronunciation of 栽培
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How to say to grow in Chinese
“to grow” in Chinese is栽培
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.
When to use 栽培
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).
栽培 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
Complete the Sentence
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)
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.
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