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Definition
Midwife; a healthcare professional who assists with childbirth.
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How it's used
Professional medical settings in Hong Kong often use this term, but it is less common in casual daily conversation than in Western contexts where home births or midwife-led care are more frequent. In local public hospitals, doctors usually handle the delivery, so the role of a midwife is often perceived as more supportive or specialized.
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When his wife was giving birth, the midwife was very helpful.
Do you know where one can find a professional midwife?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 護士, which is a general nurse. Ensure you use 助產士 specifically when referring to someone trained in midwifery, as 護士 does not imply the specialized skill of delivering babies.
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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.
