栽培 zāipéi to grow
to grow; to cultivate; to train; to educate; to patronize
How to remember 栽培: 栽 to cultivate + 培 to cultivate = to grow.
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How it is used
- 'To cultivate, grow; to nurture/mentor' - 栽培花木 (zāipéi huāmù) to grow plants; 栽培后辈 to mentor juniors.
- The figurative 'nurture and promote a person' sense is common, often in polite thanks: 承蒙栽培 (grateful for your mentorship).
- Both literal horticulture and grooming talent.