dài​xiè

metabolism

代谢 (代謝) dài​xiè
metabolism verb
the chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life

Regular exercise helps improve the body's metabolism.

replacement verb
the substitution or superseding of old things by the new

The development of nature is a process of constant metabolism and replacement.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
1.76 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
16.1 per million

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