gei1 jan1 goi2 zou6基因改造
Jyutpinggei1 jan1 goi2 zou6
Yalegēi yān gói jouh
Definition
Genetically modified; genetic modification or engineering.
neutralfoodtechnology
How it's used
Often shortened to 基改 in casual speech or news headlines to save space. It is almost exclusively used in the context of food safety or agricultural debates rather than clinical medical research. When discussing the latter, people tend to use more specific terms like 基因編輯.
Examples
Will eating these genetically modified foods be unhealthy?
Many scientists are researching genetic engineering technology.
Related words
Common phrases
genetically modified food
genetic engineering technology
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 基因突變, which refers to natural or accidental mutations rather than intentional human engineering.
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