增殖 (zēng zhí) — to proliferate; to multiply; to reproduce rapidly
Definition
Formal/scientific verb for rapid, often uncontrolled multiplication of cells, organisms, or capital. Pairs with 繁殖 (biological reproduction) but emphasizes quantitative increase rather than species propagation.
verb
to proliferateto multiplyto reproduce rapidly
Examples
- 增殖。Zhè zhǒng xì bāo zài péi yǎng yè zhōng kuài sù zēng zhí.This type of cell proliferates rapidly in the culture medium.
- 增殖。Guò dù bǔ lāo dǎo zhì yú lèi zī yuán wú fǎ zhèng cháng zēng zhí.Overfishing prevents fish stocks from multiplying normally.
- 增殖。Qǐ yè tōng guò jì shù tóu zī shí xiàn le zī běn zēng zhí.The company achieved capital growth through technology investment.
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