toi1胎
Jyutpingtoi1
Yaletōi
Definition
Fetus, embryo, or pregnancy.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the developing offspring within the womb, often appearing in medical or formal contexts. While it can be used in everyday speech, people frequently opt for more descriptive phrases like 懷孕 or 有咗 when discussing pregnancy to sound less clinical.
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The ultrasound shows the foetus is very healthy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 胎 in the context of car tires, which is written as 呔 in Cantonese to reflect the English loanword.
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Grammar guides
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