Definition
脉络 (mài luò) means the logical thread or underlying structure of something (e.g., an argument, history), or literally a network of blood vessels. 血脉 (xuè mài) is more specific: it refers to blood vessels (anatomical) or figuratively bloodline/lineage. Use 脉络 for abstract structure or vascular systems; use 血脉 for blood vessels and family ties.
noun
(figurative) logical threadunderlying structureoverall context(literal) network of blood vessels or veins (in anatomy or botany)
Examples
- 脉络，。Zhè piān lùnwén de mài luò fēicháng qīngxī, ràng rén yí mù liǎo rán.The logical thread of this thesis is very clear, making it easy to understand at a glance.
- 脉络。Zhíwù de mài luò fùzé shūsòng shuǐfèn hé yǎngfèn.The veins of a plant are responsible for transporting water and nutrients.
- ，脉络。Yào lǐjiě zhè duàn lìshǐ, bìxū xiān bǎwò tā de mài luò.To understand this period of history, you must first grasp its overall context.
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