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遗传 (yí chuán): to inherit

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to inherit
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • heredity
  • to inherit (a trait)
  • to pass on (to ones offspring)

Chinese explanation

  • 生物体的构造和生理机能等由上代传给下代,比如父母的特征传给子女
  • 也指这种传递的过程或现象。

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HSK 7

to pass on

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Example sentences

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Her eyes are inherited from her mother.

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This disease is hereditary and hard to prevent.

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Scientists are studying the relationship between heredity and environment.

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His outlook on life comes partly from heredity and partly from education.

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Scientists have found that some personality traits may also be passed on to the next generation through heredity.

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