性细胞

性細胞

xìngxìbāo

noun

Measure Word

一个性细胞 gè

Meanings

1 sex cell
2 germ cell
3 gamete

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Examples

HSK 7-9

精子和卵子都是性细胞。

Jīngzǐ hé luǎnzǐ dōu shì xìngxìbāo.

Sperm and egg cells are both sex cells.

HSK 7-9

性细胞通过减数分裂产生。

Xìngxìbāo tōngguò jiǎnshù fēnliè chǎnshēng.

Sex cells are produced through meiosis.

Tips

usage

Biology textbook term. Synonym 生殖细胞 ('reproductive cell') is also common. Contrast with 体细胞 ('somatic cell') - every other cell in the body.

Stroke Order

性 xìng

细 xì

胞 bāo