mou5 jyu5母乳
Jyutpingmou5 jyu5
Yalemóuh yúh
Definition
Breast milk; milk produced in a mother's breasts for feeding a baby.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the biological milk produced by a mother, whereas the act of breastfeeding is commonly referred to as 餵人奶. Using 人奶 is much more frequent in casual, everyday conversation than the more clinical term 母乳. Expect to hear 母乳 primarily in medical, educational, or formal parenting contexts.
Examples
Breastfeeding is very helpful for a baby's immunity.
Do you plan to breastfeed or use formula?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 母乳 in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds overly formal or academic. Use 人奶 instead to sound natural.
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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.
