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分泌 (fēnmì) vs 排泄 (páixiè) — use 分泌 for the production and release of substances by glands, while 排泄 refers specifically to the expulsion of waste from the body.
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 分泌, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning. It's more common in formal contexts such as academic discussions or medical terminology, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 分泌物 (secretion) and 分泌腺 (gland).
As an HSK 6 word, 分泌 connects well with other biological terms like 激素 (hormone) and 细胞 (cell). Students should focus on understanding its usage in scientific contexts and practice constructing sentences related to physiology.
Learners often confuse 分泌 with 分开 (to separate) due to similar pronunciation. Remember that 分泌 specifically relates to secretion, while 分开 refers to the act of dividing or separating something.
Pronunciation of 分泌
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How to say to secrete in Chinese
“to secrete” in Chinese is分泌
分泌 (fēn mì) refers to the biological process of producing and releasing substances, such as hormones or enzymes, from glands or cells. This term is commonly used in medical, biological, and physiological contexts, particularly when discussing bodily functions and the role of various organs in maintaining homeostasis.
When to use 分泌
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 分泌, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning. It's more common in formal contexts such as academic discussions or medical terminology, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 分泌物 (secretion) and 分泌腺 (gland).
分泌 or something close to it
分泌 (fēnmì) vs 排泄 (páixiè) — use 分泌 for the production and release of substances by glands, while 排泄 refers specifically to the expulsion of waste from the body.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 分泌 with 分开 (to separate) due to similar pronunciation. Remember that 分泌 specifically relates to secretion, while 分开 refers to the act of dividing or separating something.
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Grammar Patterns of 分泌
分泌 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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____出一种水状物。
They develop a fever and a watery discharge from their eyes.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 分泌
分泌 refers to the production and release of substances for bodily functions, while 排泄 refers to the elimination of waste products from the body.
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