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孢子 — meaning in English

bāo zǐ

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English meaning

  • spawn verb Of fish, frogs, or other aquatic creatures, to lay eggs in water.
  • spore noun A tiny reproductive cell released by fungi, algae, or certain plants, capable of growing into a new organism.

Senses

孢子 is used for these senses in English:

  • spawn Mushroom mycelium prepared for (aided) propagation.
  • spore A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.

spawn — full definition

  1. verb Of fish, frogs, or other aquatic creatures, to lay eggs in water.
  2. verb To bring about or give rise to something, often in large numbers.
  3. verb In video games, to appear (or cause a character or object to appear) at a set point in the game world.
  4. noun The eggs of a fish or amphibian.

spore — full definition

  1. noun A tiny reproductive cell released by fungi, algae, or certain plants, capable of growing into a new organism.
  2. noun A tough, dormant cell produced by some bacteria that helps them survive harsh conditions.

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