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发育
fāyù
Description
“发育”是指人或动物、植物慢慢长大、成熟的过程。
"发育" refers to the process of humans, animals, or plants slowly growing and maturing.
我们常说身体发育、大脑发育，说明一个人正在成长。
We often say body 发育 and brain 发育 to indicate that a person is growing.
Meanings
发育fāyù
to grow and develop; growth (of body or organism)
孩子的身体发育得很好。
The child's body is developing well.
发育fāyù
development; growth (as a noun)
运动对大脑发育有帮助。
Exercise helps brain development.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
发 (to emit, grow) + 育 (to raise, nurture), together meaning natural growth.
- Nuance
发育 stresses biological maturation, while 发展 covers broader growth of things or society.
In videos
“他们现在年纪还小 发育得很快”
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