Meaning and Usage
The character "种" (zhǒng) primarily means "seed" in a literal sense, referring to the reproductive part of plants. It is also widely used to denote "kind," "type," or "species" when classifying objects, animals, or concepts.
Common Collocations
- 种子 (zhǒngzi): seed (literal)
- 一种 (yī zhǒng): a kind/type of
- 种类 (zhǒnglèi): category, species
Usage Notes
When used as "seed," it often appears in agricultural or botanical contexts. When used as "kind/type," it functions as a measure word or classifier for categories. For example, "一种水果" means "a kind of fruit." This dual usage is very common and context usually clarifies the meaning.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 种 (zhǒng) with 重 (zhòng), which means "heavy" or "to plant." Although they sound similar, their meanings and characters differ. Also, when referring to biological species, 种 is the standard term.
Register and Tone
This word is neutral in tone and commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin.
Meaning and Usage
The character "种" (zhǒng) primarily means "seed" in a literal sense, referring to the reproductive part of plants. It is also widely used to denote "kind," "type," or "species" when classifying objects, animals, or concepts.
Common Collocations
- 种子 (zhǒngzi): seed (literal)
- 一种 (yī zhǒng): a kind/type of
- 种类 (zhǒnglèi): category, species
Usage Notes
When used as "seed," it often appears in agricultural or botanical contexts. When used as "kind/type," it functions as a measure word or classifier for categories. For example, "一种水果" means "a kind of fruit." This dual usage is very common and context usually clarifies the meaning.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 种 (zhǒng) with 重 (zhòng), which means "heavy" or "to plant." Although they sound similar, their meanings and characters differ. Also, when referring to biological species, 种 is the standard term.
Register and Tone
This word is neutral in tone and commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin.
Meaning and Usage
The character "种" (zhǒng) primarily means "seed" in a literal sense, referring to the reproductive part of plants. It is also widely used to denote "kind," "type," or "species" when classifying objects, animals, or concepts.
Common Collocations
- 种子 (zhǒngzi): seed (literal)
- 一种 (yī zhǒng): a kind/type of
- 种类 (zhǒnglèi): category, species
Usage Notes
When used as "seed," it often appears in agricultural or botanical contexts. When used as "kind/type," it functions as a measure word or classifier for categories. For example, "一种水果" means "a kind of fruit." This dual usage is very common and context usually clarifies the meaning.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 种 (zhǒng) with 重 (zhòng), which means "heavy" or "to plant." Although they sound similar, their meanings and characters differ. Also, when referring to biological species, 种 is the standard term.
Register and Tone
This word is neutral in tone and commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin.