标本 meaning and pronunciation

标本
Simplified word
標本
Traditional word

标本 English definition

biāo běn
  • specimen
  • sample
  • the root cause and symptoms of a disease

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  • 标 (biāo): the topmost branches of a tree; surface; sign; to mark; (outward) sign; indication; prize; award; bid;
  • 本 (běn): roots or stems of plants; origin; source; this; the current; root; foundation; basis; classifier for books, periodicals, files etc; originally;