Word: 遗传 (yíchuán) Traditional: 遺傳 遗传 dictionary entry yíchuán heredity; to inherit (a trait); to pass on (to one's offspring) Full dictionary entry for 遗传 Example sentences using 遗传 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 父母的高个子会遗传给孩子。 Fùmǔ de gāogèzi huì yíchuán gěi háizi. Parents' tall height can be passed on to their children. 知识不是遗传的。 Zhīshi bú shì yíchuán de. Knowledge is not heritable.