No. 87 in Chinese
种
The Chinese word "种" means "type," "kind," "species," or "to plant."
In a sentence
我喜欢这种风格。
I like this style.
Here, '种' functions as a classifier or measure word to denote a specific type or kind of something, in this case, '风格' (style).
这是一种常见的鸟类。
This is a common type of bird.
The word '种' is used to specify a type or category, often functioning as a measure word for kinds or classifications of objects or entities.
种树有助于环境保护。
Planting trees helps protect the environment.
In this context, '种' is a verb meaning 'to plant', referring to the action of placing seeds or young plants into the ground to grow.
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