zaap6 gaau1雜交杂交
Jyutpingzaap6 gaau1
Yalejaahp gāau
Definition
To cross-breed different species or varieties of organisms.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or agricultural contexts when discussing genetics or plant and animal breeding. It carries a clinical tone and is rarely used to describe human relationships, where it would sound derogatory or offensive.
Examples
Have you tried cross-breeding them yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe human reproduction, as it is considered highly insulting and dehumanizing in that context.
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