live; subsist; multiply; propagate
Meanings
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to live; to subsist; to exist; to make a living
Refers to the basic activity of living or surviving in a place. Often used in historical or literary contexts describing ancestors or populations.
Our ancestors once worked and lived on this land.
These animals have lived in this forest for thousands of years.
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Nature is the place where all things live.
verb
to multiply; to propagate; to reproduce (population)
literaryLiterary usage, often in the context of population growth or biological reproduction. Commonly appears in the phrase '休养生息'.
After the war, the country needs to recuperate and multiply.
This land has nurtured generations of residents who lived and multiplied here.
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All things propagate and each finds its proper place.
verb
to generate; to develop; to increase (strength, power, etc.)
literaryLiterary usage, often used with abstract nouns like strength or power.
Rest can regenerate strength.
The earth makes all things grow.
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Nourish the spirit and build up sharpness, waiting for the right opportunity.