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保種

简保种 · 繁保種

Mandarin · pinyin bǎo zhǒng

(agriculture) to preserve a plant variety or animal breed
(conservation) to conserve a wild species or population

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保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
種: zhǒng · seed; race; offspring; to plant
种: zhǒng · seed; race, breed; to plant

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3–3 · bao3 zhong3

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