The Chinese word 胎儿 (tāi'ér) is a noun that means 'fetus' or 'unborn baby'.
It's a straightforward term used in both medical and everyday contexts to refer to a developing human or animal before birth.
You might encounter it when talking about pregnancy, health, or even in news reports about birth and development.
For example, doctors would use this term when discussing the baby's growth during prenatal check-ups.
When talking about pregnancy and unborn babies, you'll encounter the word 胎儿 (tāi'ér), which means 'fetus'.
It's a straightforward term, so don't overthink it. You can use it in sentences like 胎儿很健康。 (Tāi'ér hěn jiànkāng.) meaning 'The fetus is very healthy.'
Another example could be 她能感觉到胎儿在动。 (Tā néng gǎnjué dào tāi'ér zài dòng.) which means 'She can feel the fetus moving.'
Just remember, 胎儿 specifically refers to the unborn baby from the eighth week of development until birth.
रोचक तथ्य
The character 胎 (tāi) itself has an interesting visual origin, with the radical 月 (yuè), which often relates to flesh or body parts (originally 肉 ròu), and 台 (tái) as a phonetic component that also implies 'platform' or 'support'. This hints at the concept of development within the body.
कठिनाई स्तर
Common characters, straightforward meaning.
Relatively simple characters to reproduce.
Standard pinyin, no difficult tones.
Clear pronunciation, easily distinguishable.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
这个胎儿很健康。
This fetus is very healthy.
医生说胎儿发育得很好。
The doctor said the fetus is developing well.
妈妈能感觉到胎儿在动。
Mom can feel the fetus moving.
胎儿的心跳很快。
The fetus's heartbeat is fast.
怀孕的第八个月，胎儿已经很大了。
In the eighth month of pregnancy, the fetus is already big.
她很期待见到她的胎儿。
She is looking forward to seeing her fetus.
这张照片是胎儿的超声波。
This photo is the fetus's ultrasound.
保护胎儿的健康很重要。
Protecting the health of the fetus is very important.
医生通过B超检查胎儿的健康状况。
The doctor checks the health of the fetus with an ultrasound.
这个孕妇非常关心她腹中的胎儿。
This pregnant woman is very concerned about the fetus in her womb.
胎儿在母体内发育需要九个月的时间。
The fetus needs nine months to develop inside the mother.
研究表明，胎儿在子宫里就能听到声音。
Studies show that fetuses can hear sounds in the womb.
她定期产检，以确保胎儿正常成长。
She has regular prenatal check-ups to ensure the fetus is growing normally.
酒精对胎儿的发育有不利影响。
Alcohol has adverse effects on fetal development.
胎儿的心跳可以通过听诊器听到。
The fetal heartbeat can be heard with a stethoscope.
许多准父母会和胎儿说话，希望他们能听到。
Many expectant parents talk to their fetuses, hoping they can hear.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
保护胎儿
protect the fetus
胎儿在母体内
the fetus in the mother's womb
胎儿的心脏
the heart of the fetus
胎儿的生长
the growth of the fetus
胎儿的健康状况
the health condition of the fetus
检查胎儿
examine the fetus
胎儿发育正常
the fetus is developing normally
胎儿有生命迹象
the fetus has signs of life
胎儿期发育过程
fetal developmental process
观察胎儿
observe the fetus
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"怀胎"
To be pregnant (literally 'to carry a fetus')
她已经怀胎五个月了。
neutral"胎动"
Fetal movement
我感觉到胎动了，宝宝在踢我。
neutral"胎教"
Prenatal education
很多父母相信胎教对宝宝有好处。
neutral"堕胎"
Abortion (literally 'to drop a fetus')
堕胎是一个有争议的话题。
neutral"死胎"
Stillbirth (literally 'dead fetus')
医生诊断出是死胎。
formal"胎盘"
Placenta
胎盘为胎儿提供营养。
neutral"胎记"
Birthmark (literally 'fetal mark')
他手臂上有一个很大的胎记。
neutral"胎位"
Fetal position
医护人员正在检查胎位。
neutral"胎龄"
Gestational age
根据检查，胎儿的胎龄是20周。
formal"胎膜"
Fetal membrane
羊水破了，胎膜也破了。
formalशब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
The term 胎儿 (tāi'ér) specifically refers to a fetus, the unborn offspring developing in the uterus from the ninth week after conception until birth. It is used in biological and medical contexts. For example: 胎儿发育 (tāi'ér fāyù) - fetal development. Or, 胎儿健康 (tāi'ér jiànkāng) - fetal health.
A common mistake is confusing 胎儿 (tāi'ér) with 婴儿 (yīng'ér), which means 'infant' or 'baby' and refers to a child after birth. Another mistake is using it too broadly; 胎儿 (tāi'ér) is specifically for the human or animal fetus in the womb, not a general term for an unborn child like 'unborn baby' in some casual English contexts. For a more general and less clinical term for an unborn baby, one might use 还没出生的宝宝 (hái méi chūshēng de bǎobǎo) – 'a baby that hasn't been born yet'.
सुझाव
Understanding "胎儿"
“胎儿” (tāi'ér) refers to an unborn baby, a fetus. It's a formal and common term.
Breaking Down the Characters
The first character, 胎 (tāi), means womb or fetus. The second character, 儿 (ér), means child or son. Together, they clearly describe a child in the womb.
Common Usage
You'll often hear “胎儿” in medical contexts, discussions about pregnancy, or when talking about the development of an unborn baby. For example, 胎儿发育 (tāi'ér fāyù) means fetal development.
Example Sentence 1
医生说胎儿很健康。 (Yīshēng shuō tāi'ér hěn jiànkāng.) The doctor said the fetus is very healthy.
Example Sentence 2
她感受到了胎儿在动。 (Tā gǎnshòu dào le tāi'ér zài dòng.) She felt the fetus moving.
No Direct Slang Equivalent
Unlike English, where you might say 'bun in the oven,' Chinese doesn't have a direct common slang term for fetus; “胎儿” is universally understood.
Related Term: 怀孕
The word for pregnant is 怀孕 (huáiyùn). When someone is 怀孕, they have a 胎儿.
Distinction from 宝宝
宝宝 (bǎobǎo) is a general term for baby or child, often used affectionately after birth. “胎儿” specifically refers to the unborn stage.
Pronunciation Tip
Pay attention to the tones: 胎 (tāi) is first tone, and 儿 (ér) is second tone. Practice saying tāi'ér clearly to ensure it sounds correct.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Imagine a **tai**l-less **er**a (胎儿), like an early stage of development before a tail forms. This links to the idea of a fetus, which is an early developmental stage.
दृश्य संबंध
Picture a tiny, developing baby curled up inside a womb. The characters 胎 (tāi) which means 'fetus' or 'embryo', and 儿 (ér) meaning 'child' or 'son' can visually reinforce this image of a child in its earliest form.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to describe the developmental stages of a human being using 胎儿 and other related vocabulary. For example: '从胎儿到婴儿，生命经历了很多变化。' (From fetus to infant, life goes through many changes.)
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Compound word: 胎 (tāi) meaning 'fetus, embryo' and 儿 (ér) meaning 'child, son'.
मूल अर्थ: The combination literally means 'fetus-child'.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic, Mandarin Chinese.सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
<p>In Chinese culture, the concept of a 'fetus' often carries significant weight, particularly concerning family lineage and the continuation of the family name. Traditional beliefs emphasize the sanctity of life from conception, and prenatal care often involves specific dietary practices and lifestyle adjustments believed to promote the health and well-being of the unborn child.</p>
खुद को परखो 102 सवाल
这个 小猫 在 妈妈 的 肚子里 是 一个 小__。
The sentence is talking about a baby animal inside its mother's belly, which is a fetus (胎儿).
她 怀了 一个 小__，她 很 开心。
The sentence indicates someone is pregnant, so they are carrying a fetus (胎儿).
医生 可以 看到 妈妈 肚子里 的 小__。
Doctors can see the fetus (胎儿) inside a mother's belly.
这个 孩子 还是 一个 __。
The sentence implies the child is still developing, which means it's a fetus (胎儿).
小明 的 妈妈 肚子里 有 一个 __。
If a mother has something in her belly in this context, it's a fetus (胎儿).
她 去 医院 检查 __ 的 情况。
People go to the hospital to check on the condition of the fetus (胎儿).
Choose the correct English meaning for 胎儿 (tāi'ér).
胎儿 (tāi'ér) specifically refers to a fetus, the unborn offspring of a mammal, especially an unborn human in the later stages of development.
Which of these words is the Chinese term for 'fetus'?
胎儿 (tāi'ér) is the correct Chinese word for 'fetus'. 小孩 (xiǎo hái) means 'child', 婴儿 (yīng'ér) means 'infant/baby', and 儿童 (ér tóng) means 'children'.
In which context would you most likely use the word 胎儿 (tāi'ér)?
胎儿 (tāi'ér) is used to refer to an unborn baby, particularly in the later stages of development within the womb.
The word 胎儿 (tāi'ér) refers to an adult human.
No, 胎儿 (tāi'ér) refers to an unborn baby, not an adult human.
If someone says '这个胎儿很健康' (Zhège tāi'ér hěn jiànkāng), they are talking about a healthy newborn baby.
No, '这个胎儿很健康' (Zhège tāi'ér hěn jiànkāng) means 'This fetus is very healthy'. It refers to an unborn baby, not a newborn.
The word 胎儿 (tāi'ér) is used to describe an unborn baby.
Yes, 胎儿 (tāi'ér) is the correct term for an unborn baby or fetus.
The doctor said the fetus is healthy.
This fetus is ten weeks old.
She is listening to the fetus's heartbeat.
Read this aloud:
医生说胎儿很健康。
Focus: tāi'ér
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Read this aloud:
我妈妈怀着胎儿。
Focus: huái zhe tāi'ér
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她感觉到了胎儿的胎动。
Focus: tāi dòng
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Write a short sentence about a fetus in Chinese. Keep it simple, using words you might already know.
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Sample answer
胎儿在妈妈的肚子里。(The fetus is in the mother's belly.)
Imagine a pregnant woman. Write a simple Chinese sentence describing her having a fetus.
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她有一个胎儿。(She has a fetus.)
Write a sentence in Chinese about a small fetus.
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胎儿很小。(The fetus is very small.)
妈妈的肚子里有什么？
Read this passage:
妈妈很高兴。她的肚子里有一个胎儿。这个胎儿很健康。
妈妈的肚子里有什么？
The passage states '她的肚子里有一个胎儿' (Her belly has a fetus).
The passage states '她的肚子里有一个胎儿' (Her belly has a fetus).
医生对胎儿的健康状况有什么看法？
Read this passage:
医生说，这个胎儿很小。但是，它很健康。
医生对胎儿的健康状况有什么看法？
The passage says '它很健康' (It is very healthy).
The passage says '它很健康' (It is very healthy).
这个女人为什么有一个胎儿？
Read this passage:
这个女人怀孕了。她有一个胎儿。
这个女人为什么有一个胎儿？
The first sentence '这个女人怀孕了' (This woman is pregnant) explains why she has a fetus.
The first sentence '这个女人怀孕了' (This woman is pregnant) explains why she has a fetus.
This sentence means 'She is pregnant.' The correct order is subject + verb + 了.
This sentence means 'The doctor said the baby is very healthy.' The correct order is subject + verb + object + adjective.
This sentence means 'My friend has a child.' The correct order is subject + possessive + noun + verb + number + measure word + noun.
这个女人怀孕了，她肚子里有一个___。
The sentence talks about a pregnant woman, and '胎儿' (fetus) is the correct term for the developing baby inside her.
医生说这个___很健康。
The sentence implies a medical context, and '胎儿' (fetus) is what doctors examine during pregnancy.
她能感觉到___在动。
Feeling movement is a common experience during pregnancy, and it's the '胎儿' (fetus) that moves.
这个___还很小，才三个月大。
The sentence refers to a developmental stage in early pregnancy, making '胎儿' (fetus) the appropriate word.
B超显示___发育正常。
Ultrasound (B超) is used to check the development of the '胎儿' (fetus).
为了___的健康，孕妇需要注意饮食。
A pregnant woman's diet affects the health of her '胎儿' (fetus).
The doctor said the fetus is very healthy.
She felt the fetus moving.
This fetus is ten weeks old.
Read this aloud:
胎儿在母体里成长。
Focus: tāi ér
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Read this aloud:
医生通过B超检查胎儿的健康状况。
Focus: jiǎn chá
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Read this aloud:
胎儿的心跳正常吗？
Focus: xīn tiào
तुमने कहा:
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Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: “怀孕期间，母亲要特别注意饮食，以确保___的健康成长。” (During pregnancy, the mother needs to pay special attention to her diet to ensure the healthy growth of the ___.)
The sentence refers to the period before birth, making '胎儿' (fetus) the most accurate choice.
Which word best completes the sentence? “超声波检查可以帮助医生了解___的发育情况。” (Ultrasound examination can help doctors understand the development of the ___.)
Ultrasound is commonly used to monitor the development of a fetus.
Which of the following phrases correctly uses “胎儿”? “医生说___很健康。” (The doctor said the ___ is very healthy.)
The health of a fetus is physical, so '胎儿的身体' is the most logical and correct phrase.
The sentence “怀孕的妇女需要注意保护好自己和肚子里的胎儿。” (Pregnant women need to be careful to protect themselves and the fetus in their belly.) is grammatically correct and makes sense.
The sentence is grammatically correct and logically coherent, describing the necessary care for a pregnant woman and her fetus.
The word “胎儿” refers to a newborn baby.
“胎儿” specifically refers to a fetus, which is an unborn offspring, not a newborn baby.
In the sentence “医生通过检查确定了胎儿的性别。” (The doctor confirmed the gender of the fetus through examination.), the word “胎儿” is used correctly.
It is common practice for doctors to determine the gender of a fetus through examination, so the usage is correct.
This sentence means 'The health of the fetus is very important.' The structure is: subject (胎儿 的 健康) + predicate (很重要).
This sentence translates to 'She felt the fetus kicking.' The structure is: subject (她) + verb (感觉到) + object (胎儿) + adverbial (在 踢).
This means 'The doctor checked the fetus's heartbeat.' The structure is: subject (医生) + verb (检查) + aspect particle (了) + object (胎儿 的 心跳).
在医学研究中，科学家们正在探索如何保护______免受环境污染的影响。
The sentence discusses protection from environmental pollution, a concern often highlighted in relation to fetal development.
医生通过B超检查，确认了______的健康状况。
B-ultrasound (B超) is commonly used to check the health of a fetus during pregnancy.
孕妇的饮食和生活习惯对______的成长发育至关重要。
A pregnant woman's diet and lifestyle are crucial for the growth and development of the fetus.
通过B超检查，医生可以观察到胎儿的性别。
B-ultrasound can indeed be used to determine the sex of a fetus, though in many places, revealing this information to parents is regulated or restricted.
孕妇在怀孕期间吸烟对胎儿没有影响。
Smoking during pregnancy is widely known to have significant negative impacts on fetal development and health.
胎儿在母体子宫内会逐渐形成所有器官和系统。
The fetus develops all its major organs and body systems while in the mother's uterus.
The doctor told me the fetus is healthy.
During pregnancy, the fetus grows very quickly.
She carefully protected the fetus in her womb.
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胎儿在母体内的发育是一个复杂的过程。
Focus: fā yù
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通过超声波，我们可以看到胎儿的活动。
Focus: chāo shēng bō
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
每个胎儿的发育速度都不尽相同。
Focus: bù jìn xiāng tóng
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Imagine you are a doctor explaining the development of a fetus to expectant parents. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) describing a key stage in fetal development. Use the word "胎儿" at least once.
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Sample answer
在怀孕的第二个月，胎儿的心脏开始跳动，器官也逐渐形成。这个阶段的胎儿非常脆弱，所以准妈妈需要特别注意饮食和休息。保持良好的生活习惯对胎儿的健康发育至关重要。
You are writing a news report about a medical breakthrough in treating a rare fetal condition. Describe the breakthrough and its potential impact on the fetus and family. Use the word "胎儿" at least once.
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一项新的基因疗法为患有罕见遗传病的胎儿带来了希望。这种疗法可以在胎儿出生前纠正基因缺陷，显著提高胎儿的存活率和生活质量。这项突破性进展将减轻无数家庭的痛苦。
Write a short personal reflection about the miracle of life, focusing on the journey of a fetus from conception to birth. How do you feel about the development of a "胎儿"?
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Sample answer
从一个微小的细胞到完整的胎儿，生命的孕育过程简直是一个奇迹。每一次超声波检查看到胎儿的成长，都让人感到无比的神奇和感动。保护和 nurturing 这个新生命是多么重要。
根据这段文字，现代医学在检测胎儿健康方面有哪些进步？
Read this passage:
现代医学的进步使得医生能够更早地检测到胎儿的健康状况。通过超声波和基因检测等技术，可以及时发现并干预胎儿可能存在的发育问题。这为准父母提供了更多的信息和选择，以确保胎儿的健康。
根据这段文字，现代医学在检测胎儿健康方面有哪些进步？
文章中明确提到“现代医学的进步使得医生能够更早地检测到胎儿的健康状况。通过超声波和基因检测等技术，可以及时发现并干预胎儿可能存在的发育问题。”
文章中明确提到“现代医学的进步使得医生能够更早地检测到胎儿的健康状况。通过超声波和基因检测等技术，可以及时发现并干预胎儿可能存在的发育问题。”
这段文字主要说明了什么？
Read this passage:
很多准妈妈在怀孕期间会特别注意饮食，以确保胎儿获得足够的营养。均衡的饮食对于胎儿的大脑和身体发育至关重要。医生通常会建议孕妇补充叶酸和铁等重要的维生素和矿物质。
这段文字主要说明了什么？
文章主要强调“均衡的饮食对于胎儿的大脑和身体发育至关重要”，说明了饮食对胎儿的重要性。
文章主要强调“均衡的饮食对于胎儿的大脑和身体发育至关重要”，说明了饮食对胎儿的重要性。
根据这段文字，关于胎儿的说法，哪一项是正确的？
Read this passage:
胎儿在母体内的发育是一个复杂而精密的生物过程。从受精卵到足月胎儿，每一个阶段都有其独特的生长和变化。虽然胎儿还没有独立生活的能力，但它对外界的刺激已经有了一定的感知和反应。
根据这段文字，关于胎儿的说法，哪一项是正确的？
文章中提到“虽然胎儿还没有独立生活的能力，但它对外界的刺激已经有了一定的感知和反应。”
文章中提到“虽然胎儿还没有独立生活的能力，但它对外界的刺激已经有了一定的感知和反应。”
医学研究表明，孕妇在怀孕期间的情绪波动会直接影响到___的健康发育。
Here, the context is 'pregnant women during pregnancy', so 'fetus' (胎儿) is the most appropriate term for the developing life inside the womb.
随着超声波技术的发展，我们现在可以更清晰地观察到___在母亲体内的活动。
The sentence talks about observing 'activity inside the mother's body' with ultrasound technology, which directly refers to the fetus (胎儿).
医生警告说，怀孕期间吸烟和饮酒会对___造成不可逆转的伤害。
The warning is about the irreversible harm caused by smoking and drinking during pregnancy, which directly impacts the fetus (胎儿).
很多准父母都会通过听音乐和抚摸腹部来与___进行早期互动。
The phrase 'early interaction' through 'listening to music and stroking the abdomen' clearly indicates interaction with the developing fetus (胎儿).
为了确保___的健康成长，孕妇需要摄取均衡的营养。
The sentence emphasizes the need for balanced nutrition for pregnant women to ensure the 'healthy growth' of the fetus (胎儿).
这项新技术能够帮助医生在早期阶段诊断出___可能存在的遗传疾病。
The context of 'early diagnosis' of 'genetic diseases' in the 'early stages' strongly points to the fetus (胎儿).
在怀孕初期，医生的主要任务是确保胎儿的健康发育。以下哪项不是检查胎儿健康的方法？
母亲的视力检查与胎儿的直接健康发育没有直接关系。
研究表明，胎儿在子宫内就能感知到外部声音。如果母亲经常听轻柔的音乐，这对胎儿可能有什么影响？
许多研究指出，胎教音乐有助于促进胎儿的大脑发育和情绪稳定。
药物对胎儿的影响是孕期需要特别注意的问题。以下哪种行为最能体现对胎儿健康的负责？
在医生指导下用药是确保孕妇和胎儿安全的最负责任的做法。
胎儿在怀孕的任何阶段都对外界刺激没有反应。
胎儿在怀孕后期会对声音、光线和触碰产生反应。
健康的饮食和规律的运动对胎儿的健康发育至关重要。
母亲的健康状况直接影响胎儿的发育，健康的饮食和运动能提供必要的营养和良好的身体环境。
现代医学技术可以百分之百地预测胎儿出生后可能出现的所有健康问题。
尽管现代医学进步显著，但仍无法百分之百预测胎儿出生后可能出现的所有健康问题。
医学研究表明，孕妇的情绪波动可能会对___的发育产生长期影响。
这句话讨论的是孕妇情绪对未出生孩子的影响，所以“胎儿”是最合适的词。
随着医疗技术的进步，现在可以通过超声波清晰地观察到___在母体内的活动。
上下文指的是在母体内未出生的人类个体，因此“胎儿”是正确的。
医生强调，孕期均衡饮食对___的健康成长至关重要。
这里强调的是孕期对未出生孩子的影响，所以“胎儿”是最佳选择。
准父母们通过胎教音乐，希望能刺激___的大脑发育。
胎教是针对未出生宝宝的教育方式，所以用“胎儿”是正确的。
在某些特殊情况下，医生会建议进行宫内手术来纠正___的先天缺陷。
宫内手术指的是在出生前进行的，因此针对的是“胎儿”。
营养学家指出，孕妇摄入足够的叶酸有助于预防___神经管缺陷。
叶酸主要在孕早期预防的是胎儿的神经管缺陷。
The doctor observed the fetus's development through ultrasound.
Pregnant women need to pay special attention to the health of the fetus during pregnancy.
Studies show that a mother's emotions can affect the growth of the fetus.
Read this aloud:
请详细描述一下胎儿在不同孕期的发育特点。
Focus: 胎儿 (tāi'ér)
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你认为哪些因素可能对胎儿的健康产生负面影响？
Focus: 负面影响 (fùmiàn yǐngxiǎng)
तुमने कहा:
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如何才能更好地保护胎儿的早期发育？
Focus: 早期发育 (zǎoqī fāyù)
तुमने कहा:
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This sentence means 'The healthy development of the fetus is key.' The structure follows the 'subject + 的 + noun + verb + predicate' pattern.
This sentence means 'In order to avoid harmful substances affecting the health of the fetus, the mother should ingest...' It's a complex sentence with a '为了...应...' structure.
This sentence means 'The fetus faces many challenges during development.' The structure is 'subject + 在 + action + 过程中 + verb + object'.
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Understanding "胎儿"
“胎儿” (tāi'ér) refers to an unborn baby, a fetus. It's a formal and common term.
Breaking Down the Characters
The first character, 胎 (tāi), means womb or fetus. The second character, 儿 (ér), means child or son. Together, they clearly describe a child in the womb.
Common Usage
You'll often hear “胎儿” in medical contexts, discussions about pregnancy, or when talking about the development of an unborn baby. For example, 胎儿发育 (tāi'ér fāyù) means fetal development.
Example Sentence 1
医生说胎儿很健康。 (Yīshēng shuō tāi'ér hěn jiànkāng.) The doctor said the fetus is very healthy.
