gien
Definition
- Noun (obsolete): An obsolete Vietnamese spelling for the modern word "gen," which means gene. A gene is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms, a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait or function.
Usage Notes
- The word "gien" is an archaic spelling. In all modern scientific, educational, and common usage, the correct and standardized spelling is "gen".
- It is primarily encountered in older texts. Using "gien" in contemporary writing is considered incorrect.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu cấu trúc của gien. (Scientists are studying the structure of the gene.)
- Tính trạng này được di truyền qua các gien. (This trait is inherited through genes.)
Advanced Usage
- This term does not have distinct advanced usage, as it is a direct, obsolete equivalent of "gen." All advanced concepts (e.g., genetic engineering, gene therapy) use the modern form "gen."
Variants and Related Words
Gen (danh từ): The modern and correct Vietnamese word for gene.
- Gen quy định màu mắt. (The gene determines eye color.)
Di truyền (tính từ/danh từ): Hereditary; genetics.
- Bệnh di truyền (Hereditary disease)
DNA (danh từ): Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic instructions.
- DNA chứa đựng thông tin di truyền. (DNA contains genetic information.)
Synonyms
- Gene: The English equivalent and direct meaning.
- Hereditary unit: A descriptive synonym for its biological function.
Related Terms
- Bộ gen: Genome (the complete set of genes).
- Biến đổi gen: Genetic modification.
- Liệu pháp gen: Gene therapy.
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