滋长

zī zhǎng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Rare

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Definitions

1. to grow (usually of abstract things)
2. to yield
3. to develop

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 蔓延 màn yán 蔓延 màn yán to extend 滋长强调内部产生和发展，蔓延侧重范围扩大。: to extend
• 产生 chǎn shēng 产生 chǎn shēng to arise; to come into being; to come about 滋长用于消极情绪或现象的自然发展。: to arise; to come into being; to come about

Synonyms

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• 增长 zēng zhǎng 增长 zēng zhǎng to grow 指数量或程度的增加，可中性使用；滋长多用于消极抽象事物。: to grow

Usage notes

Collocations

滋长通常与消极情绪或不良现象搭配，如“滋长骄傲情绪”。

Example Sentences

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不要 滋长 骄傲情绪。

Don't let pride grow.

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Child Words of 滋长

• 长 长 cháng: length
• 长 长 zhǎng: chief
• 滋 滋 zī: to grow