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胚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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胚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
胚 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

胚 Stroke Order — How to Write 胚

Stroke Order

胚 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺼, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

胚 Radical and Character Components

Components:⺼丕

胚 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺼ (flesh) carries the meaning, while 丕 indicates the sound.

Radical: ⺼ + 5 more strokes

胚 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • pēi

Meanings of 胚 in Chinese

1

pēi胚

The early developmental stage of a living organism, such as an embryo, germ, or blastocyst.
科学家们正在显微镜下观察植物胚胎的发育过程。
Scientists are observing the development process of plant embryos under a microscope.

Common Words and Phrases with 胚

1
pēi胚céng层
germinal layer, a layer of cells in an embryo from which new tissues develop.
在胚胎发育早期,细胞会形成不同的胚层,这些胚层最终分化成身体的各种组织和器官。
During early embryonic development, cells form different germ layers, which eventually differentiate into various tissues and organs of the body.
2
pēi胚gēn根
radicle, the embryonic root of a plant, which develops into the primary root.
玉米种子的胚根向下生长,最终形成植物的根系。
The hypocotyl of the corn seed grows downwards, eventually forming the plant's root system.
3
pēi胚pán盘
The embryonic disk is the part of a blastocyst's inner cell mass that develops into the embryo.
在早期胚胎发育中,胚盘是形成身体各部分的重要结构。
In early embryonic development, the embryonic disc is a crucial structure for the formation of various body parts.
4
pēi胚rǔ乳
Endosperm is a nutritive tissue found in the seeds of flowering plants, typically triploid (3N), that surrounds the embryo and provides food for its development and subsequent germination.
玉米粒的胚乳是其主要的能量储存部分,为萌发的胚提供养分。
The endosperm of a corn kernel is its primary energy storage part, providing nutrients for the germinating embryo.
5
pēi胚tāi胎
An organism in its early stages of development, especially before birth or hatching.
科学家们正在研究早期胚胎发育的过程。
Scientists are studying the process of early embryo development.
6
pēi胚yá芽
The germ or embryo of a seed that develops into a new plant; also refers to a nascent stage or a budding beginning of something.
小麦胚芽富含维生素E和膳食纤维,对健康有益。
Wheat germ is rich in vitamin E and dietary fiber, which are beneficial for health.
7
pēi胚yè叶
A germinal layer, also known as a germ layer, is a primary layer of cells that forms during embryonic development. It gives rise to all tissues and organs of the body.
在动物胚胎发育早期,通常会形成三层胚叶:外胚层、中胚层和内胚层,它们分别发育成不同的组织和器官。
In the early stages of animal embryonic development, three germ layers are usually formed: the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm, which develop into different tissues and organs respectively.
8
pēi胚zhóu轴
The part of a plant embryo's axis located below the cotyledons and above the radicle, connecting the embryonic shoot (plumule) and embryonic root (radicle).
在种子萌发过程中,胚轴的伸长有助于将子叶推出土壤。
During seed germination, the elongation of the hypocotyl helps push the cotyledons out of the soil.
9
pēi胚zhū珠
An ovule is a structure in seed plants, typically found in the ovary, which contains the female gamete and develops into a seed after fertilization.
在开花植物中,胚珠通常位于子房内,并在受精后发育成果实中的种子。
In flowering plants, the ovule is typically located within the ovary and develops into a seed in the fruit after fertilization.
10
pēi胚zǐ子
Embryo (especially of silkworms); also used metaphorically to refer to one's inherent character or nature, or the basic material/foundation of something.
这个想法还是个胚子,需要进一步完善。
This idea is still in its embryonic stage, needing further refinement.

More words with 胚

  • nèi内pēi胚céng层endoderm
  • wài外pēi胚céng层ectoderm
  • pēi胚tāi胎fā发yù育Embryonic development, Embryogenesis
  • xiǎo小mài麦pēi胚yá芽wheat germ
  • zhòng中pēi胚céng层mesoderm
  • měi美rén人pēi胚zi子A natural beauty, A born beauty

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Questions about 胚

What does 胚 mean in Chinese?

胚 (pēi) means “The early developmental stage of a living organism, such as an embryo, germ, or blastocyst” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 胚?

胚 is pronounced pēi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 胚 have?

胚 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 胚?

胚 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical ⺼. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 胚?

The radical of 胚 is ⺼, and 胚 is a phono-semantic compound.

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