(ruǎn) - Protein & in ancient usage, refers to the bright appearance

Tone 3

ruǎn | 8 strokes | radical: 月

· ruǎn

Protein;

in ancient usage, refers to the bright appearance of the moon or a type of sacrificial meat.

Proteinin ancient usage, refers to the bright appearance

Usage highlights

ProteinEnzyme proteinRecombinant proteinPrion diseaseProtein structureProtein function

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Protein is essential for life (蛋白质).
  • Enzymes are a type of protein (酶蛋白).
  • The moon appears bright (月朊朊).

Collocations

  • Protein(蛋白质)
  • Enzyme protein(酶蛋白)
  • Recombinant protein(重组朊)
  • Prion disease(朊病毒病)
  • Protein structure(朊结构)
  • Protein function(朊功能)

Idioms

  • Prion disease(朊病毒病)
  • Bright moon appearance(月朊朊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the bright appearance of the moon in classical texts.
  • Modern usage primarily refers to proteins in biochemistry and medicine.
  • Gained prominence due to prion diseases like mad cow disease.

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