胎 Stroke Order — How to Write 胎

Stroke Order

胎 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺼, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

胎 Radical and Character Components

Components:⺼台

胎 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺼ (flesh) carries the meaning, while 台 indicates the sound.

Radical: ⺼ + 5 more strokes

胎 Pronunciation and Pinyin

tāi

Meanings of 胎 in Chinese

tāi胎

The young in the womb of a human or other mammal; fetus, embryo.

怀胎十月，她终于生下了一个健康的宝宝。

After ten months of pregnancy, she finally gave birth to a healthy baby.

The beginning or origin of something, often referring to the root or source of trouble, misfortune, or a negative outcome.

这个错误的决定是这次项目失败的祸胎。

This mistaken decision is the root cause of this project's failure.

The rough, unformed base or body of an object, often referring to pottery or bronze ware before finishing.

这个瓷瓶的泥胎很薄，烧制时要特别小心。

The clay body of this porcelain vase is very thin, so extra care must be taken during firing.

A layer of padding, such as cotton, placed between the outer and inner fabric of clothing or bedding.

这件大衣的棉花胎很厚实，穿起来很暖和。

The cotton padding in this coat is very thick, making it very warm to wear.

Common Words and Phrases with 胎

tāi胎dòng动

Fetal movement

我第一次感觉到胎动的时候，激动得眼泪都快流出来了。

When I first felt the fetal movement, I was so excited that tears almost came to my eyes.

tāi胎dú毒

In traditional Chinese medicine, 'taidu' refers to infantile diseases, such as skin infections, believed to be caused by 'febrile toxins' inherited from the mother during pregnancy.

为了预防宝宝出生后出现胎毒，有些孕妇在怀孕后期会选择清淡的饮食。

To prevent the baby from developing 'taidu' (fetal toxins) after birth, some pregnant women choose a light diet in late pregnancy.

tāi胎ér儿

foetus; embryo

医生通过超声波检查，确认了胎儿的健康状况。

The doctor confirmed the fetus's health through an ultrasound examination.

tāi胎fà发

Tai fa (胎发) refers to a baby's first hair, or sometimes more specifically, lanugo, which is the fine, soft hair that covers the body of a fetus or newborn.

妈妈小心翼翼地把宝宝的胎发剪下来，准备做成一个小小的纪念品。

The mother carefully cut her baby's first hair, planning to make it into a small keepsake.

tāi胎jì记

A birthmark is a mark on the skin that has been there since birth, typically a blue, purple, or black spot.

她手臂上有一块红色的胎记，形状像一颗小星星。

She has a red birthmark on her arm that looks like a small star.

tāi胎jiào教

Prenatal education or fetal education, referring to the practice of providing a stimulating and positive environment for the fetus through the mother's actions, thoughts, and words.

许多准妈妈都相信胎教对宝宝的早期发展有积极影响。

Many expectant mothers believe that prenatal education has a positive impact on the baby's early development.

tāi胎lǐ里hóng红

a person born into a wealthy family

她是个胎里红，从小就接受最好的教育，过着无忧无虑的生活。

She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, receiving the best education and living a carefree life since childhood.

tāi胎lǐ里sù素

A person who has been a vegetarian since birth.

她从小就是个胎里素，所以对各种蔬菜和豆制品烹饪非常有心得。

She has been a lifelong vegetarian, so she is very experienced in cooking various vegetables and soy products.

tāi胎mó膜

Fetal membrane refers to any membranous structure that surrounds and protects the embryo or fetus during its development, also aiding in respiration in some species.

完整的胎膜对于胎儿的健康发育至关重要。

Intact fetal membranes are crucial for the healthy development of the fetus.

tāi胎pán盘

The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removing waste products from the baby's blood. It is connected to the baby by the umbilical cord.