zī​zhǎng

breed

  • created sense approved 滋长/滋長 · zī​zhǎng · breed

    滋长 / 滋長

    zī​zhǎng

    breed

    to yield or give rise to, often used in the context of producing negative conditions or behaviors

    贫穷往往会滋长犯罪。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 滋长/滋長 · zī​zhǎng · grow

    滋长 / 滋長

    zī​zhǎng

    grow

    to sprout and develop, typically referring to abstract things like feelings, ideas, or trends

    决不能让自满的情绪滋长。

    verb

    created sense