Chinese word dictionary

内分泌

nèi fēn mì · endocrine (internal secretion, e.g. hormone)

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Word information

Simplified内分泌

Traditional內分泌

Pinyinnèi fēn mì

Part of speechDictionary

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Character breakdown

Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.

内nèi

inside

分fēn

to divide, to allocate; fraction; small unit of time or other quantity

泌mì

to seep out, to secrete

How to learn 内分泌

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分fēn

to divide; to separate; to distribute; to allocate; to distinguish (good and bad); (bound form) branch of (an organization); sub- (as in 分局[fen1 ju2]); fraction; one tenth (of certain units); unit of length equivalent to 0.33 cm; minute (unit of time); minute (angular measurement unit); a point (in sports or games); 0.01 yuan (unit of money)

分钟fēnzhōng

minute

得分défēn

to score a point (in a competition, test etc); score; rating; grade

分开fēnkāi

to separate; to part

部分bùfen

part; portion; piece; Taiwan pr. [bu4fen4]

分数fēnshù

(exam) grade; mark; score; fraction