母性行为

母性行為

mǔxìngxíngwéi

noun

Meanings

1 maternal behavior
2 mothering behavior

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Examples

哺乳动物的母性行为受激素调控。

Bǔrǔ dòngwù de mǔxìng xíngwéi shòu jīsù tiáokòng.

Maternal behavior in mammals is regulated by hormones.

母猫会表现出典型的母性行为，比如舔舐和搬运幼崽。

Mǔ māo 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.

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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

母 mǔ

性 xìng

行 xíng

为 wèi