双胞胎

• Pinyin: shuāng bāo tāi
• Desglose de hanzi: 双 = 又 + 又 (double); 胞 = 月 + 包 (womb/cell); 胎 = 月 + 台 (fetus)

Significado

Gemelos.

Distinguishes between 同卵双胞胎 (identical twins) and 异卵双胞胎 (fraternal twins). Twins are traditionally seen as auspicious in Chinese culture, symbolising good fortune and harmony.

Ejemplos

1. 他们是一对双胞胎，外貌几乎一模一样。
2. 医生告诉她，她怀的是双胞胎，令她又惊又喜。
3. 双胞胎之间往往存在一种难以言说的心灵默契。

Guía de uso

Contexto: family, medicine, daily life

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 这对双胞胎虽然长相相同，性格却截然不同。(Although this pair of twins look identical, their personalities are completely different.)
• 受家族遗传因素影响，她生下双胞胎的概率相对较高。(Due to family genetic factors, her probability of having twins is relatively high.)

Incorrecto

• 他们是双胞胎兄弟姐妹 — simply say 他们是双胞胎兄弟 or 双胞胎姐妹; adding 兄弟姐妹 after 双胞胎 is redundant

Origen e historia

双 (double) + 胞 (womb/cell) + 胎 (fetus)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal