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种

zhǒng / zhòng

种zhǒng

1. measure word classifier: kinds, types (incl. abstractions)

   这种苹果特别甜。

   Zhè zhǒng píngguǒ tèbié tián.

   This kind of apple is especially sweet.

2. noun seed; breed; race

   春天把种子撒进地里。

   Chūntiān bǎ zhǒngzi sǎ jìn dì lǐ.

   In spring the seeds are sown into the soil.

种zhòng

1. verb to plant; to grow

   院子里种了一棵桃树。

   Yuànzi lǐ zhòng le yī kē táoshù.

   A peach tree is planted in the yard.

2. verb to vaccinate

   孩子该去种疫苗了。

   Háizi gāi qù zhòng yìmiáo le.

   It's time for the child to get vaccinated.

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