母性行为

母性行為
mǔxìngxíngwéi
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 maternal behavior
  2. 2 mothering behavior

Examples

Bǔrǔ dòngwù de mǔxìng xíngwéi shòu jīsù tiáokòng.
Maternal behavior in mammals is regulated by hormones.
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.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

xìng
xíng
wèi