jam6 san1妊娠
Jyutpingjam6 san1
Yaleyahm sān
Definition
To be pregnant; to be in gestation.
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How it's used
This term is strictly formal and typically restricted to medical contexts, clinical reports, or official documentation. In everyday conversation, native speakers almost exclusively use 大肚 or 懷孕 instead. Using this word in a casual setting with friends or family will sound unnatural and overly clinical.
Examples
The doctor said she needs more rest during her pregnancy.
Morning sickness has been making her feel very unwell lately.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it functions more like a medical noun or a formal state. You should avoid using it in casual speech to describe someone being pregnant, as it lacks the warmth and natural flow of the common terms.
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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.
