jyu6 caan2 kei4預產期预产期
Jyutpingjyu6 caan2 kei4
Yaleyuh cháan kèih
Definition
The expected date of delivery for a baby.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the medical estimation of when a baby will arrive. It is common to hear people use the English loanword due date in casual speech, but this term remains the standard way to express the concept in formal or semi-formal contexts.
Examples
When is your expected date of delivery?
The doctor said my due date passed a few days ago.
Related words
Common phrases
past the due date
approaching the due date
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 產期, which refers to the entire period of pregnancy or the labor process itself, rather than the specific target date.
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Grammar guides
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