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发育

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HSK 6

Meaning

  • to develop
  • to mature
  • growth
  • development
  • (sexually) mature

Definition

生物体生长和成熟的过程，尤其指人类生理和心理的成长。

The process of growth and maturation of an organism, especially the physical and psychological development of humans.

Usage

常用于描述儿童或青少年身体、智力等方面的成长，也可用于动物或植物。

Often used to describe the growth of children or adolescents in terms of body, intelligence, etc., and can also be applied to animals or plants.

Examples

  • 1 这个孩子发育得很健康，个子比同龄人高。 (This child is developing healthily, taller than peers.)
  • 2 充足的营养对婴幼儿的智力发育至关重要。 (Adequate nutrition is crucial for the intellectual development of infants.)
  • 3 植物在温暖湿润的环境下发育更快。 (Plants develop faster in warm and humid environments.)
  • 4 青春期的发育会带来身体和心理上的变化。 (Puberty development brings physical and psychological changes.)
  • 5 医疗干预可以促进早产儿的正常发育。 (Medical intervention can promote the normal development of premature infants.)

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