zung2 zi2 tin4種子田种子田
Jyutpingzung2 zi2 tin4
Yalejúng jí tìhn
Definition
Seedbed; land used for growing crops for seed.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a plot of land or a container prepared for sowing seeds before they are transplanted to a larger field. While common in agricultural contexts, it is rarely used in casual urban conversation unless discussing gardening or farming hobbies.
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faai3塊faiExamples
The seedlings in this seedbed are growing very nicely.
Have you prepared the seedbed yet?
Related words
Common phrases
prepare a seedbed
seedlings in the seedbed
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Grammar guides
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