Definition
雏形 refers to the earliest, undeveloped form of something — a prototype, rudimentary shape, or initial stage. It is often used metaphorically for plans, projects, or ideas that are not yet fully formed. The direct biological term for 'embryo' is 胚胎 (pēitāi); 雏形 is broader and more abstract.
n.
embryonic formrudimentary form (of a plan, idea, system, etc.)embryo (biological, less common)
Examples
- 雏形。Zhège jìhuà de chú xíng zài qùnián jiù yǐjīng yǒu le.The embryonic form of this plan already existed last year.
- 雏形。Kēxuéjiā zài xiǎnwēijìng xià guānchá niǎolèi de chú xíng.Scientists observe the embryos of birds under a microscope.
- 雏形。Zhè zuò chéngshì de chú xíng kěyǐ zhuīsù dào Tángdài.The rudimentary form of this city can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty.
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