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Definition
Viviparous; giving birth to live young that have developed inside the mother's body.
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How it's used
Scientific terminology like this is often used in biology classes or when discussing animal classification. It functions as a descriptive modifier rather than a verb, so it is almost always followed by nouns like 動物 or 方式. While it describes a biological process, it is perfectly acceptable in casual conversation when talking about pets or nature.
Examples
Humans, cats, and dogs are all viviparous animals.
Do you know which animals are not viviparous?
Related words
Common phrases
viviparous animal
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
