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The word "基因" is formed by combining the character "基" (jī), meaning "base" or "foundation", with "因" (yīn), meaning "cause" or "reason". This compound directly denotes the biological concept of a gene as the fundamental causal unit of heredity, with each character contributing its literal meaning to represent the term.

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我们的基因来自父母。

Wǒmen de jīyīn láizì fùmǔ.

Our genes come from our parents.

科学家研究基因的功能。

Kēxuéjiā yánjiū jīyīn de gōngnéng.

Scientists study the function of genes.

基因突变可能导致疾病。

Jīyīn tūbiàn kěnéng dǎozhì jíbìng.

Gene mutations may lead to diseases.

现代医学利用基因治疗疾病。

Xiàndài yīxué lìyòng jīyīn zhìliáo jíbìng.

Modern medicine uses gene therapy to treat diseases.

通过基因编辑技术可以改良作物品种。

Tōngguò jīyīn biānjí jìshù kěyǐ gǎiliáng zuòwù pǐnzhǒng.

Through gene editing technology, crop varieties can be improved.

Word Definition - 基因

jī yīn gene (loanword)

Individual Character Details

基 jī
因 yīn, yīn