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遗传因子 (yíchuán yīnzǐ) — use 基因 (jī yīn) when referring specifically to genes as units of heredity, while 遗传因子 (yíchuán yīnzǐ) can refer more broadly to hereditary factors that may include environmental influences.
Common mistakes include confusing 基因 with related terms like DNA (脱氧核糖核酸, tuō yǎng hé táng hé suān) or chromosome (染色体, rǎn sè tǐ). This term is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts, so be cautious in informal situations. It often collocates with words like 研究 (yán jiū, research) and 变异 (biàn yì, mutation).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 基因 is essential for students interested in advanced discussions about science and health. Focus on its usage in academic texts and familiarize yourself with related vocabulary in genetics and biology.
Learners sometimes misuse 基因 when referring to broader genetic concepts, such as genetics as a whole (遗传学, yí chuán xué). For example, saying '我在学习基因' (I am studying genes) instead of '我在学习遗传学' (I am studying genetics) is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 基因
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How to say gene (loanword) in Chinese
“gene (loanword)” in Chinese is基因
基因 (jī yīn) refers to a gene, which is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms. It is often used in biological and medical contexts, especially in discussions about genetics, inheritance, and biotechnology.
When to use 基因
Common mistakes include confusing 基因 with related terms like DNA (脱氧核糖核酸, tuō yǎng hé táng hé suān) or chromosome (染色体, rǎn sè tǐ). This term is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts, so be cautious in informal situations. It often collocates with words like 研究 (yán jiū, research) and 变异 (biàn yì, mutation).
基因 or something close to it
遗传因子 (yíchuán yīnzǐ) — use 基因 (jī yīn) when referring specifically to genes as units of heredity, while 遗传因子 (yíchuán yīnzǐ) can refer more broadly to hereditary factors that may include environmental influences.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes misuse 基因 when referring to broader genetic concepts, such as genetics as a whole (遗传学, yí chuán xué). For example, saying '我在学习基因' (I am studying genes) instead of '我在学习遗传学' (I am studying genetics) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 基因
基因 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他找到了该____出现了变异形式的证据。
He found evidence of mutated forms of the gene.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 基因
基因 refers specifically to genes, while DNA (脱氧核糖核酸) is the molecule that makes up genes.
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