流产 (liú chǎn) — miscarriage; abortion (spontaneous or induced); (figurative) failure, falling through (of plans, projects)
Definition
Literally 'flow + give birth,' the medical term for miscarriage or induced abortion. Figuratively, it means a plan or project that 'falls through' — never use it for a general failure, only when something that was underway comes to nothing.
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miscarriageabortion (spontaneous or induced)(figurative) failurefalling through (of plans, projects)
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Examples
- 流产。Tā yīn wèi shēn tǐ yuán yīn jīng lì guò yí cì liú chǎn.She experienced a miscarriage due to health reasons.
- 流产，。Yī shēng jiàn yì tā zuò rén gōng liú chǎn, dàn tā jù jué le.The doctor suggested she have an induced abortion, but she refused.
- 流产。Nà ge tóu zī jì huà de liú chǎn ràng gōng sī sǔn shī le bù shǎo qián.The failure of that investment plan cost the company a lot of money.
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