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    Expressing 'physiology' with 生理 (shēnglǐ)

    Description & Modification
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Modifier + 的 + 生理

    Explanation

    The noun 生理 (shēnglǐ) means 'physiology' and refers to the biological functions and processes of living organisms. It is commonly used in scientific, medical, and educational contexts to discuss bodily functions, often paired with modifiers like 女性 (female) or 男性 (male) to specify a particular type of physiology.

    Examples

    • 人体的生理功能会随着年龄的增长而变化。

      réntǐ de shēnglǐ gōngnéng huì suízhe niánlíng de zēngzhǎng ér biànhuà.

      The physiological functions of the human body change with age.

    • 这门课主要讲女性生理方面的知识。

      zhè mén kè zhǔyào jiǎng nǚxìng shēnglǐ fāngmiàn de zhīshi.

      This course mainly covers knowledge about female physiology.

    • 医生说他的生理指标一切正常。

      yīshēng shuō tā de shēnglǐ zhǐbiāo yīqiè zhèngcháng.

      The doctor said all his physiological indicators are normal.

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