wai4 cyun4 gei1 jan1遺傳基因遗传基因

Jyutpingwai4 cyun4 gei1 jan1

Yalewàih chyùhn gēi yān

Definition

Hereditary gene or DNA.

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How it's used

This term is used in both scientific discussions and casual conversation to explain physical traits or personality quirks that run in families. While it refers to biological inheritance, it is frequently employed in a lighthearted way to explain why someone shares a specific habit or facial feature with their parents. It sounds more precise and slightly more formal than just saying 基因.

Examples

keoi5佢go3個joeng2樣ci5似zuk1足lou5老dau6豆，zan1真hai6係wai4遺cyun4傳gei1基jan1因hou3好koeng4強。

He looks just like his dad, his hereditary genes are really strong.

nei5你jau5有mou5冇nam2諗gwo3過wai4遺cyun4傳gei1基jan1因wui2會jing2影hoeng2響sing3性gaak3格？

Have you ever thought about whether DNA affects personality?

Common phrases

wai4遺cyun4傳gei1基jan1因koeng4強

strong genetic traits

wai4遺cyun4傳gei1基jan1因dat6突bin3變

genetic mutation

Common mistake

Learners often use this term to describe cultural habits or learned behaviors, but it strictly refers to biological traits passed down through DNA. Avoid using it for things like family traditions or recipes, as those are not biological.