English–Chinese
“grow” in Chinese
How to say “grow” in Chinese
“Grow” in Chinese is 发育 (fā yù).
A living body gradually becomes larger, more complete, and more capable as its organs take shape and begin to work.
Example sentences with 发育
植物幼苗在适当光照下会继续发育。zhí wù yòu miáo zài shì dàng guāng zhào xià huì jì xù fā yù
The plant seedlings will continue to develop under suitable light.
Tips for using 发育
- In everyday Chinese, this verb is especially natural for babies, children, and bodily maturation, not for a company becoming larger or a plan becoming more advanced.
Other Chinese words for “grow”
我家植物在阳台上生长得很好。wǒ jiā zhí wù zài yáng tái shàng shēng zhǎng de hěn hǎo
My houseplant grows very well on the balcony.