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Jyutpingsau6 zing1 leon2
Yalesauh jīng léun
Definition
Zygote; a fertilized egg cell formed by the union of an egg and a sperm.
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How it's used
Scientific terminology like this is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing biology or pregnancy. In informal settings, people usually refer to the concept more broadly as 胎兒 or simply talk about being pregnant.
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The zygote will slowly develop inside the uterus.
The doctor said the zygote is developing very healthily.
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Common phrases
zygote development
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Grammar guides
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