世代交替

shì dài jiāo tì

Dictionary entry

(biology) alternation of generations

What does 世代交替 mean?

世代交替 (shì dài jiāo tì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(biology) alternation of generations

2(fig.) generational succession; passing of the torch from one generation to the next

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世Shìsurname Shi 代dàito be a substitute for; to act on behalf of; to replace; to substitute · generation; dynasty; age; period; (historical) era; (geological) eon 交jiāoto hand over; to deliver; to pay (money); to turn over · to make friends 替tìto substitute for · to take the place of

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世代交替

shì dài jiāo tì

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