再生

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Meaning and Usage

The word 再生 (zàishēng) primarily means "to regenerate," "to reproduce," or "to recycle." It is commonly used in environmental contexts to describe the recycling of materials, such as plastics or paper. It also refers to biological regeneration, like plants growing new leaves or animals regenerating tissue.

Common Contexts

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

When used in environmental or technical contexts, 再生 emphasizes the process of making something usable again. In biology, it highlights natural renewal or regrowth. In media, it can refer to playback or remastered editions. It is a formal term often seen in scientific, environmental, or technical discussions.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 再生 with 重新 (chóngxīn), which means "again" or "anew" but is more general. 再生 specifically implies regeneration or reuse rather than simply doing something again.

Example Sentences

This factory specializes in the recycling of plastics.

Plants begin to regenerate new leaves in spring.

The remastered version of this movie has clearer picture quality.