胎
fetus; birth count; lining; blank; tire
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
fetus; unborn young
Can refer to human or animal unborn offspring, also used metaphorically for destructive things.
The fetus grows slowly in its mother's belly.
Embryonic stem cells are important materials for medical research.
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She has been pregnant for three months and is taking good care of her fetus.
This big fire is the source of disaster for this city.
Doctors use B-ultrasound to check the fetus's development.
measure word
birth; pregnancy term
Used to count the number of times a female animal or woman has been pregnant or given birth.
This is her first time giving birth, she is a bit nervous.
This mother has given birth three times already.
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This sow gave birth to twelve piglets in her first litter.
Her second child is a lovely daughter.
This female cat has given birth two litters already.
noun
lining; padding
Often used with the diminutive suffix 儿, refers to the filling material between outer and inner layers of textiles or accessories.
The cotton padding in this cotton-padded jacket is very warm.
This hat has soft padding, it's very comfortable to wear.
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Mom is replacing the quilt padding with new filling.
The padding of this down jacket is lightweight but very warm.
I bought a piece of sponge to make the sofa padding.
noun
blank; base
Used with the diminutive suffix 儿, refers to the unfinished base material of handicrafts or small items.
Artisans use clay blanks to make semi-finished cloisonné pieces.
The base of this ceramic vase hasn't been glazed yet.
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The craftsman is coloring the clay blank.
The base of this Buddha statue is made of plaster.
The toy factory first uses plastic blanks to make the prototype of dolls.
noun
tire; rubber wheel
Shortened common term for 轮胎, refers to the rubber covering on vehicle wheels.
My bicycle tire is flat, I need to patch it.
The car driver is checking the tire pressure.
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You need to replace tires with winter tires to ensure driving safety in winter.
This motorcycle tire was punctured by a nail.
The repair shop helped me replace four new tires.