zoi1栽
Jyutpingzoi1
Yalejōi
Definition
To plant or cultivate plants.
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How it's used
While 栽 is used in formal compounds like 栽種, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in everyday spoken Cantonese. Most speakers prefer to use 種 when talking about planting or growing things in casual conversation. Using 栽 on its own can sound slightly literary or poetic.
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use 栽 in casual speech where 種 is the standard choice, which can make sentences sound overly formal or stiff. Reserve 栽 for written contexts or specific compound words.
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Grammar guides
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