saam1 baau1 toi1三胞胎
Jyutpingsaam1 baau1 toi1
Yalesāam bāau tōi
Definition
Triplets; three babies born from a single pregnancy.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the biological state of carrying or giving birth to three infants at once. It functions as a noun for the children themselves or the event of the pregnancy. When discussing the act of giving birth, it is often paired with the verb 生.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
It turns out his wife is pregnant with triplets.
The probability of giving birth to triplets is really low.
Related words
Common phrases
pregnant with triplets
give birth to triplets
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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.
