breed in large numbers

  • created sense approved 孳 · zī · industrious

    industrious

    diligent and hard-working, often used in classical contexts

    他终日孳孳,不敢懈怠。

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  • created sense approved 孳 · zī · reproduce

    reproduce

    to breed, multiply, or produce offspring

    阴暗潮湿的地方容易孳生细菌。

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