zing1 zi2精子
Jyutpingzing1 zi2
Yalejīng jí
Definition
Sperm; spermatozoon.
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How it's used
Scientific and medical contexts are the primary domain for this term, similar to its usage in English. While it is the standard biological term, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing fertility or reproductive health. It is distinct from more vulgar or slang terms used to refer to semen.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The doctor said his sperm motility is very low.
Do you know how long sperm can survive outside the body?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the general term for semen, which is 精液. Using 精子 to refer to the fluid itself is anatomically incorrect, as it specifically refers to the individual reproductive cells.
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Grammar guides
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