基改 jīgǎi genetically modified Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 基 jī noun abbreviation of 基因 jīyīn gene basic unit of heredity in a living organism, usually made of DNA and located on chromosomes in the cell nucleus改 gǎi verb abbreviation of 改造 gǎizào to transform To change, update, or rebuild something existing to make it suit new needs (e.g. land, urban districts, or machinery)