lam4 pun4臨盆临盆
Jyutpinglam4 pun4
Yalelàhm pùhn
Definition
To be in labor or on the verge of giving birth.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the final stage of pregnancy when the baby is positioned for birth. Although it is a formal term, it is the standard way to describe the onset of labour in both formal and informal contexts. It carries a sense of urgency and expectation regarding the imminent arrival of the child.
Examples
She is about to go into labour, she needs to go to the hospital immediately.
When your wife is in labour, remember to stay by her side.
Related words
Common phrases
about to go into labour
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the entire pregnancy period, as it specifically denotes the final stage when birth is imminent. Do not confuse it with general terms for being pregnant like 有咗 or 大肚.
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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.
