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Yalehei húng
Definition
Stomata; microscopic pores on a plant used for gas exchange and water transpiration.
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How it's used
Primarily used in biological and botanical contexts to describe the microscopic pores on plant surfaces. While it technically refers to these specific structures, it is rarely used in everyday casual conversation unless discussing science or gardening.
Measure word
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There are many tiny stomata on the surface of plant leaves.
Are these stomata used for breathing?
Related words
Common phrases
opening and closing of stomata
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
