soeng1 baau1 toi1雙胞胎双胞胎
Jyutpingsoeng1 baau1 toi1
Yalesēung bāau tōi
Definition
Twins; two infants born of the same mother from the same pregnancy.
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How it's used
While 雙胞胎 is the standard term, native speakers almost exclusively use 孖胎 or simply 孖仔, 孖女, or 龍鳳胎 in daily conversation. Using 雙胞胎 can sound slightly clinical or like a direct translation from written Chinese. When referring to the individuals themselves, it is most common to just say 佢哋係孖生.
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The two of them are twins.
Related words
Common phrases
a pair of twins
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the term with 孖生, which is an adjective meaning 'twin-born'. Remember that 雙胞胎 is the noun for the pair, whereas 孖生 describes the relationship between the siblings.
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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.
