母性行为

母性行為
mǔxìng xíngwéi
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 maternal behavior
  2. 2 mothering behavior

Examples

HSK 7-9
Bǔrǔ dòngwù de mǔxìng xíngwéi shòu jīsù tiáokòng.
Maternal behavior in mammals is regulated by hormones.
HSK 7-9
Mǔmāo huì biǎoxiàn chū diǎnxíng de mǔxìng xíngwéi, bǐrú tiǎnshì hé bānyùn yòuzǎi.
Mother cats display typical maternal behaviors such as licking and carrying their kittens.

Tips

usage
Ethology/behavioral biology term covering nursing, nest-building, grooming, and protective behaviors in female animals. Contrasts with 父性行为 (paternal behavior).

Stroke Order

xìng
xíng
wéi