胞 (bāo) - womb & placenta

胞Tone 1

bāo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

胞 · bāo

womb;

placenta;

cell (biology);

compatriot;

born of the same parents

wombplacentacell (biology)

Usage highlights

CellCompatriotPlacentaUterusTwinCell membrane

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 异— different/foreign (antonym to shared origin)
  • 外— external/foreign (antonym to internal/kinship)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Human cells (细胞) are the basic units of life.
  • They are compatriots from Taiwan (台湾同胞).
  • The placenta (胎盘) provides nutrients to the fetus.
  • Twin brothers (胞兄弟) share a special bond.

Collocations

  • Cell(细胞)
  • Compatriot(同胞)
  • Placenta(胎盘)
  • Uterus(胞宫)
  • Twin(双胞胎)
  • Cell membrane(细胞膜)

Idioms

  • Compatriots of the same womb(同胞共乳)
  • Sharing the same placenta(同袍同泽)
  • Cells dividing and multiplying(细胞分裂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '胞' carries strong familial connotations, emphasizing blood relations and shared origins.
  • The term '同胞' (compatriot) extends this familial concept to national identity, implying all Chinese people are like siblings.
  • In traditional medicine, '胞' refers to reproductive organs and their functions, particularly in women's health.

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