繁衍 (fán yǎn) — to multiply, to reproduce
Definition
繁衍 is a formal, often written verb for biological reproduction or population growth. It overlaps with 繁殖 but sounds more literary and focuses on lineage over generations; 复制 and 再现 mean 'reproduce/copy' in non-biological senses.
verb
to multiplyto reproduce
Examples
- 繁衍。Zhè xiē shēng wù zài è liè de huán jìng zhōng yě néng fán yǎn.These creatures can also reproduce in harsh environments.
- 繁衍。Zhè ge cūn zi lǐ de jiā zú yǐ jīng fán yǎn le hǎo jǐ bǎi nián.The families in this village have multiplied for several hundred years.
- 繁衍。Yǒu xiào de bǎo hù cuò shī kě yǐ cù jìn bīn wēi wù zhǒng de fán yǎn.Effective protection measures can promote the reproduction of endangered species.
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