caan2 dou6產道产道
Jyutpingcaan2 dou6
Yalecháan douh
Definition
Birth canal; the passage through which a fetus passes during birth, including the cervix and vagina.
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How it's used
This term is strictly a medical or biological descriptor used in clinical settings or health education. It is rarely heard in casual social conversation unless discussing pregnancy complications or childbirth procedures. When speaking colloquially about the physical area, people often use more general terms like 下體 or simply describe the specific anatomical parts involved.
Examples
The doctor said the fetus is stuck in the birth canal.
Dilation of the birth canal is a necessary process for childbirth.
Related words
Common phrases
birth canal dilation
birth canal examination
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with everyday terms for sexual anatomy, as this word is specifically reserved for the context of labor and delivery. Using it in a non-medical context can sound overly clinical or awkward.
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Grammar guides
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