产卵 (chǎn luǎn) — to lay eggs; to spawn (for fish and amphibians)
Definition
A biology-style verb meaning 'lay eggs' or 'spawn.' Used mainly for fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds — not for mammals or humans.
verb
to lay eggsto spawn (for fish and amphibians)
Examples
- 产卵。Hǎi guī měi nián dōu huì huí dào shā tān chǎn luǎn.Sea turtles return to the beach every year to lay eggs.
- 。Zhè tiáo yú yǐ jīng chǎn guò yí cì luǎn le.This fish has already spawned once.
- 产卵。Niǎo lèi zài chūn tiān chǎn luǎn.Birds lay eggs in spring.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.