No. 979 in Vietnamese
chủng
The Vietnamese word "chủng" means "strain," "type," "species," or "group," often used in biological or categorical contexts.
In a sentence
Loài người thuộc một chủng tộc duy nhất trên hành tinh này.
Humankind belongs to a single race on this planet.
In this sentence, 'chủng' is used as part of 'chủng tộc' meaning 'race', referring to a classification based on inherited characteristics.
Nhà nghiên cứu đã phát hiện một chủng virus mới trong mẫu xét nghiệm.
The researcher discovered a new strain of virus in the test samples.
Here, 'chủng' denotes 'strain', specifically in a scientific context referring to a subtype of a microorganism or virus.
Việc tiêm vaccine giúp cơ thể miễn dịch với các chủng bệnh khác nhau.
Vaccination helps the body become immune to different strains of disease.
In this context, 'chủng' similarly means 'strain', but focuses on its application to diseases and medical immunity.
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