chửa

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The Vietnamese word "chửa" is a verb that means "to be pregnant" or "to be with child." It is used to describe a woman who is expecting a baby.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chửa" is used specifically for humans, referring to a woman who is in the state of carrying a child.
• It can also be used in some contexts to describe animals that are pregnant, though this is less common.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage:

   • "Cô ấy đang chửa."
   • Translation: "She is pregnant."

2. Contextual Use:

   • "Bà mẹ đang chửa rất vui vẻ."
   • Translation: "The pregnant mother is very happy."

Advanced Usage:

• The word can be used in different grammatical structures. For example, you can use it in the past tense:
  • "Cô ấy đã chửa được 6 tháng."
  • Translation: "She has been pregnant for 6 months."

Word Variants:

• Chửa can sometimes appear in different forms based on the context or regional dialects, but it generally maintains its meaning related to pregnancy.

Different Meanings:

• While "chửa" primarily means "to be pregnant," it can also have a more figurative usage in some contexts, such as when discussing ideas or projects that are still developing, although this is less common.

Synonyms:

• A synonym for "chửa" is "mang thai," which also means "to be pregnant."
• Another related term is "có thai," which means "to have a pregnancy."

Related Expressions:

• "Chưa" (which sounds similar) means "not yet," and is used to indicate that something hasn't happened at a certain point in time. This can lead to some confusion, so it is important to note the context.

Academic

verb

1. To be pregnant, to be with child, to be in the family way (người); to be with young (thu')

adv

1. Như chưa