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菌
jūn
Description
「菌」是很小的生物，用眼睛看不到，比如细菌和病菌。
"菌" are tiny organisms invisible to the naked eye, such as bacteria and germs.
有的菌会让人生病，有的菌对身体有好处。
Some "菌" can cause illness, while others are beneficial to the body.
Meanings
菌jūn
bacteria; germ; microbe
洗手可以去掉很多菌。
Washing hands can remove many germs.
菌jùn
fungus; mushroom
这种菌可以吃，很好吃。
This kind of mushroom is edible and delicious.
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Notes
- Nuance
read jūn for bacteria/germs, but jùn when meaning edible mushrooms/fungi.
- Etymology
originally referred to fungi/mushrooms, later extended to microscopic organisms.
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