No. 7,132 in Chinese
种子
"Seed"
In a sentence
这些花园里的种子需要很多阳光才能生长。
The seeds in this garden need a lot of sunlight to grow.
Here, '种子' refers to the literal seeds used for planting flowers in the garden.
她的想法像一颗创新的种子，激发了整个团队的灵感。
Her idea was like a seed of innovation, inspiring the entire team.
This usage of '种子' is metaphorical, representing the foundation or starting point for innovation.
他是这次比赛的种子选手，被认为是最有希望的冠军候选人。
He is the seeded player in this competition, considered the most likely candidate for the championship.
In this context, '种子' is used in a sports or competition setting to denote a favored or top-ranking participant.
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