zou6 baak3 lo1做百囉做百罗
Jyutpingzou6 baak3 lo1
Yalejouh baak lō
Definition
To celebrate a baby's 100th day of life according to Chinese custom.
colloquialfamilyfestival
How it's used
Traditionally, this milestone marks the point when a newborn is considered to have survived the most vulnerable stage of infancy. While modern parents often host parties, the term remains deeply rooted in cultural expectations of health and longevity for the child. It is common to serve specific foods like red eggs and pickled ginger to guests during the event.
Examples
The baby's 100-day celebration is next month, will you guys come?
We plan to hold a simple 100-day celebration for our son.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard birthday party, as the term specifically refers to the 100-day mark. It is not used for any other age milestone.
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