Chinese

yǎnhuà
Meaning: to evolve; evolution; gradual development
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這個理論解釋了物種如何演化。
这个理论解释了物种如何演化。
This theory explains how species evolve.
在演化課上,老師用物競天擇解釋物種為何會改變。
In evolution class, the teacher used natural selection to explain why species change.

Usage Notes

Used for biological evolution and for processes that change gradually over time.

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