cell in Chinese
cell in Chinese is 细胞, 細胞 — cell means the smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
cell in Chinese
细胞
Pronounced: xì bāo
(obsolete) Specifically, any of the supposed compartments of the brain, formerly thought to be the source of specific mental capacities, knowledge, or memories. [14th–19th c.]
細胞
Pronounced: xì bāo
(biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself. [from 19th c.]
细胞
Pronounced: xì bāo
(biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself. [from 19th c.]
What does "cell" mean?
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noun The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
"Each cell in a leaf contains tiny structures that capture sunlight."
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noun A small locked room in a prison or police station.
"The guard locked the door of the cell and walked away."
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noun A device that stores electrical energy, used alone or grouped into a battery.
"Solar torches often use a rechargeable cell that needs replacing after a few years."
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noun A small group forming part of a larger, often secretive, organization.
"Each cell of the resistance group knew only its own members."
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cell in a sentence
- Each cell in a leaf contains tiny structures that capture sunlight.
- The human body contains trillions of cells.
- The guard locked the door of the cell and walked away.
- He spent the night in a holding cell.
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What is "cell" in Chinese?
"cell" in Chinese is 细胞, 細胞. cell means: The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
How do you pronounce 细胞?
"cell" in Chinese is 细胞, pronounced "xì bāo".
How do you use "cell" in a sentence?
Example: "Each cell in a leaf contains tiny structures that capture sunlight." In Chinese, "cell" is 细胞, 細胞.
Are there other ways to say "cell" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "cell": 细胞, 細胞.
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