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    Expressing "function" or "capability" with 机能 (jīnéng)

    Existence & Possession
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Body/System + 机能

    Explanation

    The noun 机能 (jīnéng) means "function" or "capability," typically referring to the biological or physiological functions of the body or an organ. It is used in formal or scientific contexts to discuss how well a system or organism performs its natural processes. For example, 身体机能 refers to the body's vital functions.

    Examples

    • 经常运动可以提高身体机能。

      Jīngcháng yùndòng kěyǐ tígāo shēntǐ jīnéng.

      Regular exercise can improve bodily functions.

    • 随着年龄增长，人的身体机能会下降。

      Suízhe niánlíng zēngzhǎng, rén de shēntǐ jīnéng huì xiàjiàng.

      As one ages, bodily functions will decline.

    • 医生说他的心脏机能恢复得很好。

      Yīshēng shuō tā de xīnzàng jīnéng huīfù de hěn hǎo.

      The doctor said his heart function has recovered very well.

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