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胞胎
bāotāi
Description
"胞胎"这个词很少单独用，常常放在"双胞胎"或"多胞胎"这样的词里。
The word "胞胎" is rarely used alone and is often found in words like "双胞胎" (twins) or "多胞胎" (multiples).
它跟同一次怀孕生出来的孩子有关。
It relates to children born from the same pregnancy.
Meanings
胞胎bāotāi
offspring from the same pregnancy (used in compounds)
她生了一对双胞胎。
She gave birth to a pair of twins.
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Notes
- Usage
rarely stands alone; almost always appears in 双胞胎, 三胞胎, or 多胞胎.
- Etymology
胞 (placenta/womb) + 胎 (fetus), together referring to shared-pregnancy births.
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