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近亲繁殖
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近亲繁殖 — “Refers to inbreeding in animals”

近亲繁殖 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to inbreeding in animals”. Or metaphorically, to nepotism or a lack of diversity and new ideas within a closed group due to selecting people only from a limited circle, stifling innovation. Literally, “inbreeding”.

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近亲繁殖 Pronunciation and Pinyin

近亲繁殖 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
近
jìn8close, near, recent
亲
qīn9kinship, intimate, or personal
繁
fán17numerous, complex, flourishing
殖
zhí12breed, propagate, cultivate

Example Sentence with 近亲繁殖

这个团队长期只从内部选拔人员,形成了近亲繁殖的局面,导致缺乏新的思维和活力。
This team has long exclusively selected personnel from within, creating a situation of 'inbreeding' that has resulted in a lack of fresh ideas and vitality.

Idioms Related to 近亲繁殖

More idioms starting with 近

  • jìn近xiāng乡qíng情qiè怯apprehension nearing hometown after long absence
  • jìn近jiāo交yuǎn远gōng攻befriend nearby, attack distant
  • jìn近zài在zhǐ咫chǐ尺extremely close at hand
  • jìn近zài在méi眉jié睫imminent; close at hand
  • jìn近yuè悦yuǎn远lái来content locals attract distant people
  • jìn近zhū朱zhě者chì赤Good company makes good people
  • jìn近zhū朱zhě者chì赤,,jìn近mò墨zhě者hēi黑Environment influences one's character
  • jìn近shuǐ水lóu楼tái台enjoy priority due to favorable position
  • jìn近shuǐ水lóu楼tái台xiān先dé得yuè月Proximity to power brings privilege
  • jìn近huǒ火xiān先jiāo焦Those nearest danger suffer first

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Questions about 近亲繁殖

What does 近亲繁殖 mean?

近亲繁殖 (jìn qīn fán zhí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to inbreeding in animals”.

How do you pronounce 近亲繁殖?

近亲繁殖 is pronounced jìn qīn fán zhí in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 近亲繁殖 literally mean?

Literally, 近亲繁殖 means “inbreeding”. It is used to mean “refers to inbreeding in animals”.

What is the Chinese definition of 近亲繁殖?

指亲缘关系近的家畜个体间交配繁殖。可以用于领导干部在自己权利范围内任人唯亲。

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