毛霉

毛黴
máoméi
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Mucor (genus of mold fungi)
  2. 2 pin mold

Examples

HSK 6
Máoméi shǔyú jiēhé jūn mén.
Mucor belongs to the Zygomycota phylum.
HSK 7-9
Máoméi chángjiàn yú fǔlàn de miànbāo hé shuǐguǒ shàng.
Mucor is commonly found on rotting bread and fruit.

Tips

usage
毛霉 is a biology term referring to the Mucor genus of molds, named for the hair-like () appearance of their sporangiophores. Used in fermentation of tofu (豆腐乳) and some cheeses.

Stroke Order

máo
méi