胎 tāi embryo
embryo; fetus; tire
How to remember 胎: 月 meat + 台 platform = embryo. Mum has eaten no meat since she found out, and on the viewing platform she shows her sister the scan of the tiny embryo.
Component breakdown
胎 = 月 meat + 台 platform
- 月 meat
- 台 platform
- 厶 cocoon
- 口 mouth
Mum has eaten no meat since she found out, and on the viewing platform she shows her sister the scan of the tiny embryo.
How it is used
- Two everyday senses that share the character. Fetus/pregnancy: 胎儿 (tāi'ér) fetus, 双胞胎 (shuāngbāotāi) twins, 胚胎 (pēitāi) embryo, 头胎 (tóutāi) first child.
- And rubber tire: 轮胎 (lúntāi) tire, 备胎 (bèitāi) spare tire - 备胎 is also slang for a backup romantic option.