Word: 发育 (fāyù) Traditional: 發育 发育 dictionary entry fāyù to develop; to mature; growth; development; mature Full dictionary entry for 发育 Example sentences using 发育 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 多睡觉有助于孩子发育。 Duō shuìjiào yǒuzhùyú háizi fāyù. Getting plenty of sleep helps children grow and develop. 她的身体发育得比同学早。 Tā de shēntǐ fāyù de bǐ tóngxué zǎo. Her body matured earlier than her classmates'. 怀孕期间抽烟会影响胎儿发育。 Huáiyùn qījiān chōuyān huì yǐngxiǎng tāi'ér fāyù. Smoking during pregnancy affects the development of the fetus.