投 错 胎

tóu cuò tāidictionary entry

to be reincarnated in the wrong womb / (fig.) to be born into unfortunate circumstances (impoverished family, domestic violence etc)

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

投錯胎 投错胎 [tou2 cuo4 tai1] /to be reincarnated in the wrong womb/(fig.) to be born into unfortunate circumstances (impoverished family, domestic violence etc)/

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投错胎

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