gaa1 ting4 gai3 waak6家庭計劃家庭计划
Jyutpinggaa1 ting4 gai3 waak6
Yalegā tìhng gai waahk
Definition
Family planning; the practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the conscious decision-making process regarding the number and spacing of children. While it sounds formal, it is the standard term used in both medical and social contexts in Hong Kong. It is often associated with the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, which provides reproductive health services.
Examples
They decided to do family planning well.
Have you guys thought about family planning?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
