植物 (zhíwù) — how to say "plant" in Chinese

Measure word: 棵 (kē), 种 (zhǒng)

植物

Plant

Character composition

to plant, plant

thing, object

Radicals / Keys

Cow

#93 · niú · 4 strokes

Tree

#75 · · 4 strokes

Examples

我家的阳台上种了很多绿色植物,它们让房间看起来更有生气。

Many green plants are grown on my balcony, making the room look more lively.

许多植物

Many plants.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "plant" in Chinese?

"plant" in Chinese is 植物 (zhíwù).

What does 植物 mean in English?

植物 (zhíwù) means "Plant".

How is 植物 pronounced?

It is pronounced zhíwù (written as zhiwu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "plant" in Chinese characters?

It is written 植物.

What HSK level is 植物?

植物 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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