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基因
jīyīn
Description
基因是我们从父母那里得到的东西，它决定了我们长什么样。
A 基因 is something we inherit from our parents that determines how we look.
科学家研究基因，想知道人为什么会生某些病。
Scientists study 基因 to understand why people get certain diseases.
Meanings
基因jīyīn
gene; unit of heredity passed from parents
她的眼睛颜色是基因决定的。
Her eye color is determined by genes.
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Notes
- Etymology
phonetic loan of English "gene" (jī-yīn), also meaning "basic factor".
- Nuance
technical term, but common in everyday talk about health and family traits.
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