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Be careful not to confuse 胚 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It's more commonly used in scientific or medical contexts, so it may not be appropriate in casual conversation. Common collocations include 胚胎 (embryo) and 胚芽 (germ bud).
While 胚 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 5 words related to biology and development, such as 发育 (development) and 成长 (growth). Focus on using 胚 in context to better understand its usage within scientific discussions.
Learners often confuse 胚 with 背 (bèi), which means 'back'. A common mistake is using 胚 in phrases unrelated to development, such as 胚很高兴 (pēi hěn gāoxìng) instead of saying '我很高兴' (wǒ hěn gāoxìng) for 'I am happy'.
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Etymology of 胚
flesh
Origin
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Decomposition of 胚
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How to say embryo; an unfinished thing in Chinese
“embryo; an unfinished thing” in Chinese is胚
The character 胚 (pēi) refers to an embryo or a formative stage of development. It is commonly used in biological contexts, especially in medicine and agriculture, to describe an early stage of growth or an unfinished product.
When to use 胚
Be careful not to confuse 胚 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It's more commonly used in scientific or medical contexts, so it may not be appropriate in casual conversation. Common collocations include 胚胎 (embryo) and 胚芽 (germ bud).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 胚 with 背 (bèi), which means 'back'. A common mistake is using 胚 in phrases unrelated to development, such as 胚很高兴 (pēi hěn gāoxìng) instead of saying '我很高兴' (wǒ hěn gāoxìng) for 'I am happy'.
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Grammar Patterns of 胚
胚 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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它是由____胎时的前三个神经原节愈合而成的。
It is formed by the coalescence of the first three neuromeres in the embryo .
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Word Family of 胚
Words with 胚
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Frequently Asked Questions about 胚
胚 (pēi) refers to the early stage of development, while 胚胎 (pēi tāi) specifically means 'embryo', indicating a more advanced stage.
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