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Definition
Menopause; the natural transition in women around age forty when hormone levels drop and menstruation stops.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the biological transition period rather than just the cessation of menstruation. It is frequently used in casual conversation to explain sudden mood swings or irritability in middle aged women, though using it as a label for someone's behavior can be perceived as insensitive or dismissive.
Examples
She has been very irritable lately, maybe she has reached menopause.
Menopause is a stage that every woman must go through.
Related words
Common phrases
menopause symptoms
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to tease or mock someone for being temperamental, as it carries a strong social stigma and can be offensive in a professional or casual setting.
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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.
