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孕妇 (yùnfù) vs 妇女 (fùnǚ) — use 孕妇 when specifically referring to a pregnant woman, while 妇女 refers to women in general.
Be careful not to confuse 孕妇 with 妇女 (fù nǚ), which means 'woman' more generally. The term is informal, so use it in everyday conversations, but be respectful considering the sensitivities around pregnancy. A common collocation is 孕妇检查 (yùn fù jiǎn chá), meaning 'pregnancy check-up'.
While this term is not specifically listed in HSK, it relates to HSK 4 vocabulary regarding family and relationships. Students should focus on understanding health-related terms and how they relate to family discussions.
Learners might mistakenly write 孕妇 as '孕妇女', which is incorrect. The correct term is simply 孕妇. Another common error is mispronouncing the tones; remember it’s yùn (4th tone) fù (4th tone).
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How to say pregnant woman in Chinese
“pregnant woman” in Chinese is孕妇
孕妇 (yùn fù) refers to a pregnant woman, specifically someone who is expecting a child. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, maternity discussions, and social settings to refer to women in this condition, emphasizing their unique needs and experiences during pregnancy.
When to use 孕妇
Be careful not to confuse 孕妇 with 妇女 (fù nǚ), which means 'woman' more generally. The term is informal, so use it in everyday conversations, but be respectful considering the sensitivities around pregnancy. A common collocation is 孕妇检查 (yùn fù jiǎn chá), meaning 'pregnancy check-up'.
孕妇 or something close to it
孕妇 (yùnfù) vs 妇女 (fùnǚ) — use 孕妇 when specifically referring to a pregnant woman, while 妇女 refers to women in general.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly write 孕妇 as '孕妇女', which is incorrect. The correct term is simply 孕妇. Another common error is mispronouncing the tones; remember it’s yùn (4th tone) fù (4th tone).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 孕妇
You can say '怀孕' (huái yùn), which literally means 'to be pregnant'.
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