jau5 zo2有咗
Jyutpingjau5 zo2
Yaleyáuh jó
Definition
To be pregnant; to have conceived a baby.
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How it's used
Using 有咗 is the most common and polite way to announce a pregnancy in casual conversation. It avoids the clinical feel of 懷孕 and is softer than saying 大咗肚, which can sound slightly blunt or informal depending on the listener. It is standard to follow this with a duration or just leave it as a state of being.
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Common phrases
to be pregnant with a baby
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in highly formal or written contexts, such as a medical report or a professional announcement, where 懷孕 is the appropriate choice. Also, be careful not to confuse it with just having something, as the context of the sentence is essential to distinguish pregnancy from simple possession.
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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.
