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Jyutpingse3 fo3
Yalese fo
Definition
To unload goods, or figuratively to give birth.
- to unload goods from a vehicle into a warehouse
- figurativeto give birth; to deliver a baby
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of unloading cargo from a vehicle, this is a very common and slightly humorous euphemism for giving birth. It frames the pregnancy as carrying a load that is finally being offloaded. Using it for birth is informal and usually reserved for close friends or family members.
Examples
The truck is unloading at the entrance, wait a bit before you go in.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal medical or professional settings when discussing childbirth, as it is strictly colloquial and can sound flippant or disrespectful if used with people you do not know well.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
