aa3 mai5 baa1阿米巴
Jyutpingaa3 mai5 baa1
Yalea máih bā
Definition
Amoeba; a single-celled organism of the phylum Amoebozoa.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in scientific or educational contexts rather than daily life. It is a direct transliteration of the scientific name and is almost exclusively encountered in biology textbooks or discussions about microorganisms.
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An amoeba is a very small single-celled organism.
Do you know how an amoeba moves?
Related words
Common phrases
amoebic protozoa
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
