Definition
孵卵 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to hatch eggs' or 'to incubate'. It can be split to insert a measure word or object: 孵了三个卵 ('hatched three eggs'). The word is used for birds, reptiles, and artificial incubation. You cannot put the object directly after 孵卵 — instead, use the split form or rephrase with 把.
v.o.
to hatch (eggs)to incubateto brood
Examples
- 孵卵。Mǔjī zhèngzài fū luǎn.The hen is hatching eggs.
- 。Zhè zhī mǔjī fū le sān ge luǎn.This hen hatched three eggs.
- 孵卵。Réngōng fū luǎn xūyào bǎochí héngwēn.Artificial incubation requires maintaining a constant temperature.
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