Definition
打胎 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to have an abortion' or 'to induce an abortion'. The verb 打 and the noun 胎 can split when measure words, durations, or other elements come between them — for example, 打过一次胎 ('had an abortion once'). It is a direct and somewhat clinical term; in everyday conversation, people may also use 流产 (miscarriage/abortion) or 做人流 (to have an abortion procedure). Be aware that the topic is sensitive, and the word carries emotional weight.
v.o.
to have an abortionto induce an abortion
Examples
- 打胎。Tā yīnwèi shēntǐ yuányīn bùdébù dá.She had to have an abortion for health reasons.
- 。Tā yǐqián dǎ guò yí cì tāi.She has had an abortion once before.
- 打胎。Yīshēng jiànyì tā búyào qīngyì dá.The doctor advised her not to have an abortion lightly.
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