blood; lifeblood
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
blood (the red fluid circulating in the arteries and veins of animals)
Refers to the bodily fluid in humans and animals that transports oxygen and nutrients. Often used in medical and biological contexts.
Yī医
shēng生
zhèng正
zài在
jiǎn检
chá查
tā他
de的
xuè血
yè液
。
The doctor is examining his blood.
Xuè血
yè液
zài在
xuè血
guǎn管
zhōng中
bù不
duàn断
de地
liú流
dòng动
。
Blood continuously flows through the blood vessels.
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Juān捐
xiàn献
xuè血
yè液
kě可
yǐ以
wǎn挽
jiù救
bìng病
rén人
de的
shēng生
mìng命
。
Donating blood can save patients' lives.
noun
lifeblood; vital component; essential force
Metaphorical usage describing something indispensable or fundamental to a system, industry, or organization. Often used in phrases like 'fresh blood' to describe new personnel or ideas.
Shí石
yóu油
shì是
gōng工
yè业
de的
xuè血
yè液
。
Petroleum is the lifeblood of industry.
Zhè这
pī批
qīng青
nián年
gōng工
rén人
de的
dào到
lái来
wèi为
gōng工
chǎng厂
zēng增
jiā加
le了
xīn新
xiān鲜
xuè血
yè液
。
The arrival of these young workers added fresh blood to the factory.
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Rén人
cái才
shì是
qǐ企
yè业
de的
xuè血
yè液
，
méi没
yǒu有
rén人
cái才
qǐ企
yè业
jiù就
wú无
fǎ法
fā发
zhǎn展
。
Talent is the lifeblood of a company; without talent, a company cannot develop.