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“cultivate” in Chinese

Chinese

Also陶冶 (táo yě)

Pronunciation

Pinyinkāi kěn

Example

爸爸在山坡上开垦了一块地。bà bà zài shān pō shàng kāi kěn le yí kuài dì

Dad cultivated a plot of land on the hillside.

Illustration for 开垦 (cultivate)

How to say “cultivate” in Chinese

“Cultivate” in Chinese is 开垦 (kāi kěn).

A natural or neglected plot is turned into a productive field by physical work on the land.

Full entry for 开垦: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 开垦

许多志愿者去河边开垦了一片盐碱地。xǔ duō zhì yuàn zhě qù hé biān kāi kěn le yí piàn yán jiǎn dì

Many volunteers went to the riverside to reclaim a patch of saline-alkali land.

Tips for using 开垦

  • The word describes creating farmland rather than merely planting or tending crops, so it fits the stage before regular cultivation begins.

Other Chinese words for “cultivate”

父母的言行能陶冶孩子的性格。fù mǔ de yán xíng néng táo yě hái zi de xìng gé

Parents' words and actions can cultivate their children's character.

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