zuk1 jyut6足月
Jyutpingzuk1 jyut6
Yalejūk yuht
Definition
Full term; referring to a pregnancy of 37 weeks or more.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the developmental milestone of a fetus reaching the end of a normal gestation period. It is primarily used in medical contexts or when discussing birth history, rather than as a general adjective for other types of completion.
Examples
Her son was born at full term and is very healthy.
The doctor said the baby is full term and can be born at any time.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 夠期, which is a broader colloquial term meaning 'due' or 'time is up' and can apply to anything from library books to pregnancy, whereas 足月 is strictly biological.
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Grammar guides
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