培植 (péi zhí) — (of plants) to cultivate, to grow; (of relationships, ideas) to foster, to cultivate; (of talent, skills) to train, to develop
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to cultivate' in a deliberate, sustained way — applies to plants, relationships, or talent. Broader in figurative use than 培养, which centers on nurturing people (education, training).
verb
(of plants) to cultivateto grow(of relationships, ideas) to fosterto cultivate(of talent, skills) to trainto develop
Examples
- 培植。Nóng mín zài wēn shì lǐ péi zhí huā huì.Farmers cultivate flowers in a greenhouse.
- 培植。Tā zhì lì yú péi zhí shuāng biān mào yì guān xì.He is committed to fostering bilateral trade relations.
- 培植。Gōng sī shí fēn zhù zhòng péi zhí xīn rén de néng lì.The company places great emphasis on training newcomers' abilities.
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