Meaning of shēng:
生
to be born; to give birth; to grow
Tā zuótiān zài yīyuàn lǐ yíngjiē le xīn shēng bǎobao de dàolái.
他昨天在医院里迎接了新生宝宝的到来。
He welcomed the arrival of a new baby born in the hospital yesterday.
Tā de jiějie gānggāng shēng le yī ge yīng'ér.
她的姐姐刚刚生了一个婴儿。
Her sister has just given birth to a baby.
Zhíwù xūyào yángguāng cái néng shēngzhǎng.
植物需要阳光才能生长。
Plants need sunlight to grow.
life; student
Tā de shēnghuó chōngmǎnle jīngxǐ hé tiǎozhàn.
他的生活充满了惊喜和挑战。
His life is full of surprises and challenges.
Tā shì yīgè yōuxiù de xuéshēng.
他是一个优秀的学生。
He is an excellent student.
raw; uncooked
Zhè dào cài xūyào yòng dào shēngjiāng.
这道菜需要用到生姜。
This dish requires raw ginger.
Chī shēng jīdàn kěnéng huì ràng nǐ shēngbìng.
吃生鸡蛋可能会让你生病。
Eating raw eggs may make you sick.