"quadruplets" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 四胞胎

Definition

同一位母亲同时生下的四个婴儿称为四胞胎。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于医学或家庭语境，表示同一次怀孕中出生的四胞胎兄弟姐妹。比“双胞胎”或“三胞胎”少见。口语中很少简称为“四胞”。

Examples

The family was surprised to have quadruplets.

这家人惊讶地有了**四胞胎**。

Quadruplets are rare compared to twins.

与双胞胎相比，**四胞胎**很少见。

Each of the quadruplets has a different personality.

每个**四胞胎**都有不同的个性。

After years of trying, they welcomed quadruplets into their family.

多年努力后，他们终于迎来了**四胞胎**。

Raising quadruplets can be a real adventure for parents.

抚养**四胞胎**对父母来说是一场真正的冒险。

People always ask if the quadruplets ever get mixed up at school.

人们总是问这些**四胞胎**在学校会不会被弄混。