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妊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
妊rènto conceive; to be pregnantt, 7 strokes, radical 女, rank #63138, Very Hard
妊rènpregnantunknown, 7 strokes, radical 女, rank #63138, Very Hard
妊rènpregnancyunknown, 7 strokes, radical 女, rank #63138, Very Hard
rèn(ren4)ren T4
  1. 1to conceive; to be pregnant
  2. 2pregnant
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March 24, 2026

妊rèn(ren4)

The character 妊 (rèn) refers to the state of being pregnant or the process of conception. It is commonly used in medical contexts or discussions related to childbirth and maternal health. Understanding this term is essential for conversations about family planning and pregnancy-related topics.

Strokes7Radical女Frequency#63138DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of pregnancy is often surrounded by traditions and rituals that are believed to ensure a healthy birth, such as dietary restrictions and family gatherings to celebrate the pregnancy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a woman (the radical 女, meaning 'woman') who is nurturing a small baby inside her. The character 妊 looks like a woman cradling something precious. The pronunciation 'rèn' sounds like 'rent,' which you might think of as a temporary state of holding onto something valuable.

Meanings of 妊

rèn(ren4)
1to conceive; to be pregnant
2pregnant
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About 妊

妊Simplified
7Strokes
女Radical
时间词time word (t.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 妊 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This term is more formal and should be used in medical or serious contexts rather than casual conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

妊 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to other health-related words like 孕 (yùn, to conceive) and 产 (chǎn, to give birth). Students should focus on the context of pregnancy-related vocabulary when studying this character.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 妊 with the character 姙 (shēn), which also relates to pregnancy but is less commonly used. For example, saying '她妊了' instead of the correct '她怀孕了' (Tā huái yùn le) can lead to confusion.

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Etymology of 妊

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 女 represents the meaning and 壬 represents the sound. Simplified form of 姙.

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woman

Semantic (meaning)女
+
Phonetic (sound)壬
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Origin

妊 = 女 + 壬. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 妊

IDS Structure⿰女壬
妊Full Character
=
女nü3
left
壬ren2
right
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Parts

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How to say to conceive; to be pregnant in Chinese

“to conceive; to be pregnant” in Chinese is妊rèn

The character 妊 (rèn) refers to the state of being pregnant or the process of conception. It is commonly used in medical contexts or discussions related to childbirth and maternal health. Understanding this term is essential for conversations about family planning and pregnancy-related topics.

When to use 妊

Common mistakes include confusing 妊 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This term is more formal and should be used in medical or serious contexts rather than casual conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 妊 with the character 姙 (shēn), which also relates to pregnancy but is less commonly used. For example, saying '她妊了' instead of the correct '她怀孕了' (Tā huái yùn le) can lead to confusion.

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妊

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Grammar Patterns of 妊

妊 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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____娠期从95天至150天不等。

The gestation period can be anything between 95 and 150 days.

Example Sentences for 妊 (2)

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妊娠期从95天至150天不等。

rèn shēn qī cóng95 95 tiān150 zhì 150 tiān。

The gestation period can be anything between 95 and 150 days.
2
孩子的性别在妊娠期第三个月便可查明。

hái zǐ de xìng bié zài rèn shēn qī dì sān gè yuè biàn kě chá míng。

During the third month of pregnancy the sex of the child becomes determinable.

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Word Family of 妊

Words Containing This Character4
妊娠pregnancy
妊rènpregnant
妊妇expecting mother妊婦
怀妊gestation懷妊
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Frequently Asked Questions about 妊

You can say '她正在妊娠' (Tā zhèngzài rènshēn), which means 'She is pregnant.'

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