秧
seedling; vine; to raise
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesnoun
seedling; sprout (of plants)
Often used with the suffix 儿 (yāngr). Refers to young plants before they are transplanted or mature.
These cabbage seedlings are growing really strong.
Grandpa planted a few cucumber seedlings in the vegetable garden.
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The tree saplings were just planted and need more water.
The various vegetable seedlings sold at the market are all very fresh.
Spring is a good season for transplanting seedlings.
noun
rice seedling
Specifically refers to rice plants in the nursery stage before transplantation to paddy fields.
The farmers are transplanting rice seedlings in the paddy field.
The rice seedlings in this seedling bed are lush and green.
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If the rice seedling age is too long, it will affect the yield.
Their technique for raising rice seedlings is very advanced.
Pulling up rice seedlings is hard farm work.
noun
vine; stem (of certain plants)
Refers to the climbing stems or vines of plants like melons, beans, and sweet potatoes.
The melon vine climbed up along the trellis.
The bean vines are covered with small white flowers.
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Sweet potato vines can be stir-fried and eaten.
The pumpkin vines are growing too luxuriantly.
You need to prune the excess melon vines in time.
noun
young animal; fry (of fish, etc.)
Usually refers to fish fry or very young aquatic animals raised in captivity.
One hundred thousand fish fry were released into the pond.
This type of fish fry grows very fast.
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The fishermen are selecting high-quality fish fry.
A pond full of fish fry swims around.
To raise shrimp, you first need to cultivate shrimp larvae.
verb
to cultivate; to raise; to grow
dialectRegional dialect usage, primarily meaning to plant trees or raise fish.
He planted a few fruit trees in the backyard.
The villagers are all raising fish to sell for the New Year.
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This plot of land is most suitable for growing peanuts.
He cultivated a pond of lotus flowers, which are beautiful in summer.
What kind of trees do you want to grow? I can help you buy the saplings.
noun
(a surname)
Used as a family name, though relatively uncommon.
Mr. Yang is the new teacher at our school.
People with the surname Yang are not commonly seen.