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分泌 (fēnbì) — use 泌 (mì) specifically for involuntary secretion, while 分泌 (fēnbì) often implies a more active or regulated process.
This character is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as medical terminology. Common phrases include 泌尿 (mìniào), meaning 'urinary,' so be cautious of its usage in everyday conversation. Remember the correct pronunciation 'mì' to avoid confusion with 'bì'.
As 泌 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on its connections to HSK-related medical terms. Recognizing this character can help in understanding more complex terms in biology and medicine at higher levels.
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 泌 (mì) with its alternate pronunciation (bì), leading to misunderstandings. For instance, saying 'bì' when discussing secretions would be incorrect.
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Etymology of 泌
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 必 represents the sound.
water
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Decomposition of 泌
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How to say to secrete in Chinese
“to secrete” in Chinese is泌
The character 泌 (mì) primarily means 'to secrete' or 'to excrete,' often used in biological or medical contexts to describe the release of substances from glands or organs. It can also imply the process of fluids seeping out or leaking, indicating a gradual or involuntary action.
When to use 泌
This character is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as medical terminology. Common phrases include 泌尿 (mìniào), meaning 'urinary,' so be cautious of its usage in everyday conversation. Remember the correct pronunciation 'mì' to avoid confusion with 'bì'.
泌 or something close to it
分泌 (fēnbì) — use 泌 (mì) specifically for involuntary secretion, while 分泌 (fēnbì) often implies a more active or regulated process.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 泌 (mì) with its alternate pronunciation (bì), leading to misunderstandings. For instance, saying 'bì' when discussing secretions would be incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 泌
泌 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们开始发烧，眼睛里分____出一种水状物。
They develop a fever and a watery discharge from their eyes.
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The correct pronunciation is mì, with a falling tone.
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