zap1 zai2 po4執仔婆执仔婆
Jyutpingzap1 zai2 po4
Yalejāp jái pòh
Definition
Midwife
colloquialpeoplehealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional midwives who assisted with home births in older generations. It carries a nostalgic or historical tone compared to the modern, clinical term 助產士. Using it to describe a contemporary medical professional in a hospital setting may sound outdated or informal.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Do you know where to find a midwife for help?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term for modern hospital staff, as it implies a traditional, non-clinical role. It is strictly a historical or colloquial term for a midwife who worked outside of formal medical institutions.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
