san1 jan6身孕
Jyutpingsan1 jan6
Yalesān yahn
Definition
Pregnancy; the state of being pregnant.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the state of pregnancy rather than the act of becoming pregnant. It is a slightly formal or literary term compared to the everyday phrase 有咗, which is the most common way to describe being pregnant in casual speech. Using this term often adds a touch of seriousness or formality to the announcement.
Examples
She has been pregnant for three months and is very tired.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this as a verb. While you can say 有咗, you cannot say 身孕咗 to mean became pregnant, as 身孕 is strictly a noun describing the condition.
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