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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The character primarily means "to sow" or "to scatter seeds," but it is also commonly used in the context of broadcasting media content, such as TV or radio programs.

Common Collocations

  • 播种 (bōzhòng): to sow seeds, used in agriculture.
  • (bōchū): to broadcast, used for TV or radio programs.
  • 播放 (bōfàng): to play (a video or audio).

Usage Notes

When used in agriculture, often pairs with (seed) to form 播种, emphasizing the act of planting seeds. In media contexts, is part of compound verbs like and 播放, indicating the transmission or playing of content.

Register and Tone

is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is more common in written language when referring to broadcasting or agriculture.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse with (sā), which also means "to scatter" but is more general and often used for scattering objects like dust or powder, whereas is more specific to seeds or media content.

Example Sentences

The farmers are sowing wheat in the field.

The TV station will broadcast a new movie tonight.

He likes to plant flowers and grass in the park.