cou1 san1 daai6 sai3粗身大勢粗身大势
Jyutpingcou1 san1 daai6 sai3
Yalechōu sān daaih sai
Definition
Heavily pregnant, clumsy, and physically restricted in movement.
colloquialfamilyhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical burden and lack of mobility associated with late-stage pregnancy. It carries a slightly informal tone and is often used by family or friends to express concern or to advise the person to take it easy. While it describes a physical state, it is frequently used as a gentle reminder to slow down.
Examples
You are heavily pregnant now, so be careful when you walk.
She is heavily pregnant and still has to move house, it is really exhausting.
Related words
Common phrases
don't move around too much when heavily pregnant
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe someone who is simply overweight, as it is specifically reserved for pregnancy. Using it for non-pregnant individuals can be highly offensive and perceived as a rude comment on their body size.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
