verb HSK 4
Traditional 生長
to grow · to develop · growth
Meaning
生长 describes the natural process of growing and developing, typically used for plants, animals, and organisms. It emphasizes the biological process of increase in size, maturity, or development over time.
Usage
Commonly used in biological, agricultural, and scientific contexts to describe organic growth. More formal than 长大 (zhǎng dà), which is used specifically for children or animals growing up. Often appears in written language and academic discussions about development and cultivation.
Examples
- 01这种植物在温暖湿润的环境中生长得很好。.This type of plant grows very well in warm and humid environments.
- 02儿童需要充足的营养才能健康生长。.Children need adequate nutrition to grow healthily.
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Common collocations
- 生长环境growth environment
- 生长速度growth rate
- 生长期growth period
- 健康生长to grow healthily
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 生 (birth, life) and 长 (to grow), literally meaning 'to birth and grow' or 'to come to life and develop.' The pairing emphasizes the continuous process from emergence to maturation.