种子 zhǒngzi seed
How to remember 种子: 种 kind + 子 child = seed.
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How it is used
- A seed - 播种种子 (bōzhòng zhǒngzi) sow seeds; measure word 颗/粒.
- 种 reads zhǒng here (third tone, 'kind/seed'), not zhòng (to plant). Figuratively 埋下种子 plant the seeds (of an idea); also sports 'seed' (种子选手 a seeded player).