Chinese
fāyù
Meaning: growth; development
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

發育
發
育
发育
发
育

Example sentences

Adolescence is a critical stage for physical development.
科學家正在研究胚胎的發育過程。
科学家正在研究胚胎的发育过程。
Scientists are studying the development process of embryos.
胎兒在母體中發育。
胎儿在母体中发育。
The fetus develops in the mother's body.
嬰兒在母體內發育。
婴儿在母体内发育。
The baby develops inside the mother's body.

Usage Notes

Refers to the process of a biological organism maturing and growing.

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