genus in Chinese
genus in Chinese is 性 — genus means a biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.
genus in Chinese
性
Pronounced: xìng
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.
What does "genus" mean?
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noun A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.
"Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera."
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noun A general category or kind sharing common features.
"The book was praised as a fine example of its genus."
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genus in a sentence
- Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera.
- Scientists placed the newly discovered beetle in an existing genus.
- The book was praised as a fine example of its genus.
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What is "genus" in Chinese?
"genus" in Chinese is 性. genus means: A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.
How do you pronounce 性?
"genus" in Chinese is 性, pronounced "xìng".
How do you use "genus" in a sentence?
Example: "Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera." In Chinese, "genus" is 性.
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