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雌性
cíxìng
Description
雌性用来说动物是母的，跟"雄性"相反。
"雌性" is used to describe female animals, opposite of "雄性".
我们常说雌性动物，比如母狮子就是雌性的。
We often say female animals are "雌性", for example, a lioness is "雌性".
Meanings
雌性cíxìng
female (of animals)
这只猫是雌性的。
This cat is female.
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Notes
- Etymology
雌 (female) + 性 (nature/sex); mainly used for animals, not people.
- Nuance
for people use 女性 (nǚxìng); 雌性 sounds biological or scientific.
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