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Definition
Afforestation; to plant trees by human effort to establish a forest.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the systematic, large scale planting of trees to create a forest, rather than just planting a single tree in a garden. It is a formal term often found in news reports or environmental policy discussions. You will rarely hear this used in casual daily conversation unless discussing geography or ecology.
Examples
The government decided to carry out afforestation here.
Do you know how to do afforestation most effectively?
Related words
Common phrases
to plant trees and create forests
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
