caan2 po4產婆产婆
Jyutpingcaan2 po4
Yalecháan pòh
Definition
Midwife; a woman who assists in childbirth.
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How it's used
This term carries a traditional, slightly old-fashioned nuance compared to the modern professional title 助產士. It specifically evokes the image of a local woman who assisted with home births in the past rather than a hospital-trained medical professional. Using it to describe a modern nurse-midwife can sound outdated or even slightly disrespectful depending on the context.
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In the past, many people in the countryside found midwives to deliver babies.
Do you know where there are still midwives to help out?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 助產士, which is the standard, neutral term used for modern medical professionals. Using 產婆 in a clinical setting may sound like you are referring to a historical figure rather than a current healthcare provider.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
