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新陈代谢
xīn chén dài xiè
Description
新陈代谢是身体里旧的东西离开、新的东西进来的过程。
"新陈代谢" is the process where old things leave the body and new things enter.
我们常说年轻人新陈代谢快，所以吃得多也不容易胖。
We often say young people have fast "新陈代谢", so they eat a lot but don't easily gain weight.
Meanings
新陈代谢xīn chén dài xiè
metabolism; the body's exchange of old and new
多运动可以让新陈代谢变快。
Exercising more can speed up metabolism.
新陈代谢xīn chén dài xiè
the replacement of the old by the new
社会也在不断地新陈代谢。
Society is also constantly undergoing renewal.
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Notes
- Etymology
新 (new) + 陈 (old) + 代谢 (replace/exchange), literally 'new replaces old'.
- Nuance
mainly a biology term, but also used figuratively for renewal in society or organizations.
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