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“secrete” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfēn mì

Example

身体在运动时会分泌更多汗水。shēn tǐ zài yùn dòng shí huì fēn mì gèng duō hàn shuǐ

The body secretes more sweat while exercising.

Illustration for 分泌 (secrete)

How to say “secrete” in Chinese

“Secrete” in Chinese is 分泌 (fēn mì).

Cells or organs make a substance and release it where it belongs, either inside the body or beyond it.

Full entry for 分泌: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 分泌

胰腺主要通过分泌胰岛素来调节血糖。yí xiàn zhǔ yào tōng guò fēn mì yí dǎo sù lái tiáo jié xuè táng

The pancreas mainly regulates blood sugar by secreting insulin.

Tips for using 分泌

  • In everyday Chinese, this word often marks a formal or scientific register rather than relaxed conversation about the body.

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