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基因 (jī yīn) — “Gene” in Chinese

基因 (jī yīn) means “gene” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

gene

身体的特征取决于基因遗传。

Physical characteristics are determined by genetic inheritance.

基因只是疾病的部分诱因。

The gene is only part of the causation of illness.

The characters in 基因

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
基
jī11foundation or base
因
yīn6cause or reason

More words starting with 基

  • jī基yè业foundation, enterprise
  • jī基yú于Based on, On the basis of
  • jī基yú于gōng工zuò作de的work-based, job-based
  • jī基yīn因gōng工chéng程Genetic engineering, Genetic modification
  • jī基yīn因yán研jiū究Gene research, Genetic research
  • jī基yīn因biān编jí辑gene editing
  • jī基yīn因biān编jí辑jì技shu术gene editing, gene editing technology
  • jī基yīn因biān编jí辑lǐng领yù域gene editing field, gene editing
  • jī基dì地base, headquarters
  • jī基céng层grassroots level, basic level
  • jī基céng层zuò做qǐ起start from the bottom, work one's way up
  • jī基céng层yuán员gōng工front-line staff, entry-level staff

Frequently asked questions

What does 基因 mean in Chinese?
基因 (jī yīn) means “gene”.
How do you pronounce 基因?
基因 is pronounced jī yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “gene” in Chinese?
“gene” is 基因 (jī yīn) in Chinese.
How is 基因 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 基因, each with pinyin and an English translation.
Format the pinyin for 基因 →Choose tone marks, tone numbers, or pinyin above the characters, then copy the result.Explore more Chinese words and meanings →Discover expressive Chinese words with pinyin, usage notes, and natural examples.

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