种树 (zhòng shù) — Planting trees
Literally 'planting trees', this term is used metaphorically to mean investing time or resources into something with the expectation of future benefits. It's often discussed in the context of personal development or financial investment.
Example Usage
年轻的时候就要多种树，为未来做准备。
One should plant trees while young to prepare for the future.
Cultural Context
Commonly used in motivational discussions about career and personal growth.
Category: daily-life