bà đỡ
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Definition
Noun: * Midwife: A woman whose profession is to assist women during childbirth.
Usage
- The word "bà đỡ" is a specific term for a female birth attendant. It is a traditional and common term in Vietnamese.
- It is used to refer to the person providing care and support during labor and delivery.
Examples
- (In the past, midwives often had a lot of folk experience.)
- (She wants to become a midwife to help mothers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used metaphorically in a broader sense to mean a facilitator or someone who helps bring something into existence, though this is less common than the literal meaning.
- Ông ấy được coi là bà đỡ cho nhiều ý tưởng sáng tạo trong công ty. (He is considered the midwife for many creative ideas in the company.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nữ hộ sinh: This is a more formal, professional, and modern term for "midwife," directly equivalent to "bà đỡ."
- Người đỡ đẻ: A neutral, descriptive phrase meaning "the person who assists in childbirth." It can refer to anyone (male or female, professional or not) in that role.
Synonyms
- Nữ hộ sinh: (Formal) Midwife.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "bà đỡ" specifically denotes a female practitioner. For a male in this profession, the term "nam hộ sinh" (male midwife) is used.
- It carries a traditional connotation, often associated with community-based, non-hospital settings, though it is still widely understood and used today.