HSK Words: 繁衍 (fán yǎn) VS 繁殖 (fán zhí)

Friday, November 10, 2023

Today, we will learn the HSK Words: 繁衍 (fán yǎn) VS 繁殖 (fán zhí). How do creatures come into being? 繁衍 (fán yǎn) or 繁殖 (fán zhí)?  which creatures are described? Let's study together!

繁衍 (fán yǎn)”means gradually increasing or broadening, which can be used for human beings.

Examples:

  1. People breed offspring.
    人们繁衍着后代。
     rén men fán yǎn zhe hòu dài 。
  2. Sika deer thrive in the forest.
    梅花鹿在森林里繁衍生息。
     méi huā lù zài sēn lín lǐ fán yǎn shēng xī 。
  3. That old tree that thrives and grows.
    那片繁衍生长的老树。 
    nà piàn fán yǎn shēng zhǎng de lǎo shù 。

繁殖 (fán zhí)”refers to the generation of new individuals for generations, mostly used in organisms.

Examples:

  1. These plants are propagated from seeds.
    这些植物由种子繁殖而来。
    zhè xiē  zhí wù yóu zhǒng zi fán zhí ér lái 。
  2. The propagation of oil cauliflower is more and more prosperous.
    油花菜的繁殖越来越旺。
    yóu huā cài de fán zhí yuè lái yuè wàng 。
  3. Cells multiply rapidly.
    细胞快速繁殖。
     xì bāo kuài sù fán zhí 。

Quiz:Please consider whether to use“繁衍”(fán yǎn)or  “繁殖”(fán zhí)  in following sentences.

  1. 红藻在海里过度___。
    hóng zǎo zài hǎi lǐ guò dù ___。
  2. 这些马为良种所___。
     zhè xiē mǎ wéi liáng zhǒng suǒ ___。
  3. 这是人工___的种鱼。
     zhè shì rén gōng ___ de zhǒng yú 。

Answer:

  1. 繁殖(fán zhí
  2. 繁衍(fán yǎn
  3. 繁殖(fán zhí

Sign up for a free trial now!

FAQ / Tips

As a first - time student, if you are not completely satisfied with our service, we offer a cancellation policy that allows you to cancel your subscription before the first month. In such cases, we only charge a one - month fee and refund the remaining balance to you as soon as possible.We strive to ensure that our customers are fully satisfied with our service and are committed to providing a hassle - free refund process.
Our instructors are highly skilled and experienced experts in Chinese language teaching, with proficiency in multiple languages. They hold at least a bachelor's degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and possess extensive teaching experience and knowledge. Through a rigorous selection process and ongoing training, our instructors are equipped to provide students with authentic pronunciation, accurate language usage, and cultural background knowledge, all of which are essential for achieving mastery of the Chinese language.
Thank you for choosing Chinese Learning for your language learning needs.If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, please do so at least 4 hours ahead of time. To request a cancellation, please send an email to ivy.wang @chineselearning.com or service @chineselearning.com.We appreciate your cooperation and understanding, and we look forward to providing you with the best learning experience possible."
At Chinese Learning, protecting our customers' personal information is a top priority. We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your data and prevent any unauthorized access or disclosure. For further information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy, which outlines our commitment to data protection and privacy.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can send an email to: service @chineselearning.com.We have a team of professionals who will be happy to assist you with any issues as soon as possible.
No, the tuition fees you have paid cover all costs.There are no additional fees or hidden charges. We strive to be transparent and upfront with our pricing, ensuring that our clients receive the best value for their investment.