胎里病

胎里病

Literally means:

disease in the embryo

Actually means:

inborn defect

胎, the embryo. This phrase literally refers to a disease existing before one was born. It figuratively means that a problem arises during the formation of something. It may also refer to an inherent or natural defect. Derogatory.

胎，母体中的幼体。胎里病，还没有出生时就存在的毛病。比喻事物在形成过程中就存在的毛病或问题，或事物的根本性缺陷。具有贬义色彩。