嬎 (fàn) - To lay eggs (of birds or poultry) & to reproduce

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fàn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嬎 · fàn

To lay eggs (of birds or poultry);

to reproduce;

to give birth;

to multiply.

To lay eggs (of birds or poultry)to reproduceto give birth

Usage highlights

Lay eggsReproduceGive birthMultiplyHatch eggsEgg

Synonyms

  • 生— to give birth
  • 产— to produce
  • 孵— to hatch
  • 殖— to reproduce

Antonyms

  • 死— to die
  • 灭— to extinguish
  • 绝— to become extinct

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hen lays eggs (鸡嬎蛋).
  • Birds reproduce in spring (鸟嬎春).
  • The species multiplies rapidly (物种嬎殖).

Collocations

  • Lay eggs(嬎蛋)
  • Reproduce(嬎殖)
  • Give birth(嬎生)
  • Multiply(嬎衍)
  • Hatch eggs(孵嬎)
  • Egg-laying(产嬎)

Idioms

  • Laying eggs and reproducing(嬎蛋繁殖)
  • Multiply and spread(嬎衍传播)
  • Seasonal reproduction(应时嬎生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in agricultural and zoological contexts referring to animal reproduction.
  • Considered a specialized character, more common in classical Chinese than modern usage.
  • Often appears in texts about animal husbandry and natural sciences.

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