Definition
生理 (shēnglǐ) refers to physiology or bodily functions — the biological processes of living organisms. It is distinct from 物理 (wùlǐ), which means 'physics' (the study of matter, energy, and forces). Think of 生理 as the body's inner workings, while 物理 is the science of the physical world.
noun
physiology (the scientific study of bodily functions)physiological processesbodily functions
Easily confused
- 胜利shèng lìsound-aliketo win, to be victorious; to achieve victory
Examples
- 生理。Wǒ zài dàxué xuǎnxiū le shēng lǐ kèchéng.I took a physiology course in college.
- 生理28。Nǚxìng de shēng lǐ zhōuqī yuē wéi èrshíbā tiān.The female physiological cycle is about 28 days.
- 生理。Shuìmián bùzú huì yǐngxiǎng shēng lǐ jiànkāng.Lack of sleep can affect physiological health.
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