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Definition
Uterine contractions, especially during pregnancy or labor.
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How it's used
This term is used almost exclusively in medical or pregnancy contexts. While it refers to the physical action of the uterus, people often use it as a noun to describe the sensation or the event itself. It is the standard term used by doctors and nurses in Hong Kong clinics.
Examples
Are you feeling any contractions right now?
The doctor says if the contractions are too frequent, you must go to the hospital immediately.
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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.
