卵子

luǎnzǐ

noun #11,149

Measure Word

一个卵子 gè

Meanings

1 ovum
2 egg cell

Characters

seed; offspring

Examples

卵子和精子结合形成受精卵。

Luǎnzǐ hé jīngzǐ jiéhé xíngchéng shòujīngluǎn.

The ovum and sperm combine to form a fertilized egg.

女性每个月排出一个卵子。

Nǚxìng měi gè yuè páichū yí gè luǎnzǐ.

A woman releases one egg each month.

Tips

usage

卵子 (luǎnzǐ) with 3rd tone is the biological/medical term for ovum. Note: 卵子 (luǎnzi) with neutral tone is a vulgar slang for testicles -- context makes the meaning clear.

Stroke Order

卵 luǎn

子 zǐ