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AI Study Notes for 菌
霉 (méi) refers specifically to mold, while 菌 (jūn) encompasses a broader range of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 菌; it should be pronounced as 'jūn' with a high level tone. A common mistake is confusing 菌 with '菌类' (jūn lèi), which means 'fungi' or 'mushroom types', as learners might omit the classifier.
Although 菌 is not in the HSK levels, it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to health and food, such as 食品 (shípǐn, food) and 健康 (jiànkāng, health). Focus on recognizing its usage in scientific contexts.
Learners often mispronounce 菌 as 'jun' instead of 'jūn', altering its meaning. Additionally, confusing it with similar characters like 虫 (chóng, insect) can lead to misunderstandings in context.
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Etymology of 菌
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Origin
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Decomposition of 菌
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How to say germ in Chinese
“germ” in Chinese is菌
The character 菌 (jūn) primarily refers to germs, bacteria, or fungi, including mushrooms and molds. It is commonly used in contexts related to biology, health, and food, particularly when discussing microorganisms or edible fungi.
When to use 菌
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 菌; it should be pronounced as 'jūn' with a high level tone. A common mistake is confusing 菌 with '菌类' (jūn lèi), which means 'fungi' or 'mushroom types', as learners might omit the classifier.
菌 or something close to it
霉 (méi) refers specifically to mold, while 菌 (jūn) encompasses a broader range of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 菌 as 'jun' instead of 'jūn', altering its meaning. Additionally, confusing it with similar characters like 虫 (chóng, insect) can lead to misunderstandings in context.
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Grammar Patterns of 菌
菌 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 8 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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如果潮湿发霉的建筑令你生病了，霉____很可能是病因。
If damp, musty buildings make you ill, mould is probably the cause.
Example Sentences for 菌 (10)
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Cultural Notes for 菌
In Western cultures, bacteria are often regarded solely as harmful, while in Chinese culture, certain types of fungi are celebrated as nutritious food sources, highlighting a more diverse view of microorganisms.
Word Family of 菌
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Frequently Asked Questions about 菌
It translates to 'germ', 'bacteria', or 'fungus', commonly used in biological contexts.
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