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phỏng sinh học

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The Vietnamese word "phỏng sinh học" translates to "bionics" in English. Bionics is a field of study that combines biology and technology. It involves creating systems or devices that mimic the functions or structures found in living organisms.

Simple Explanation:
  • Definition: Bionics is about using ideas from nature to design technology.
  • Usage: You can use "phỏng sinh học" when discussing technologies inspired by animals or plants, such as robotic limbs or systems that imitate how birds fly.
Example:
  • Sentence: "Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu phỏng sinh học để phát triển robot có thể bay như chim."
    • Translation: "Scientists are researching bionics to develop robots that can fly like birds."
Advanced Usage:

In advanced contexts, "phỏng sinh học" can refer to specific applications such as: - Prosthetics that mimic human limb movement - Robotics that replicate animal behavior - Innovations in materials that imitate natural structures, like lotus leaveswater-repellent features.

Word Variants:
  • "Phỏng sinh học" can be used with adjectives to describe specific fields, such as "phỏng sinh học y tế" (medical bionics) or "phỏng sinh học công nghiệp" (industrial bionics).
Different Meanings:

While "phỏng sinh học" primarily focuses on the technological aspect inspired by biology, it does not have widely recognized alternative meanings. However, in casual conversation, it may be used metaphorically to describe any technology that serves a biological purpose.

Synonyms:
  • In English: Biomimicry, bioengineering
  • In Vietnamese: Sometimes "công nghệ sinh học" (biotechnology) is used in broader contexts, but it is not an exact synonym.
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