cấn thai
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Definition
1. Verb phrase: - To be pregnant: This phrase specifically describes the state of a woman carrying a developing embryo or fetus within her body. It is a formal and somewhat literary term.
Usage
- This term is used to state the fact of pregnancy. It is more formal than common conversational terms like "có thai" or "mang thai."
- It is typically used in written contexts, such as literature, formal announcements, or medical discussions.
Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Sau khi kết hôn, cô ấy đã cấn thai. (After getting married, she became pregnant.)
- Việc cấn thai lần đầu khiến cô ấy vừa hạnh phúc vừa lo lắng. (Her first pregnancy made her both happy and anxious.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cấn thai" can carry a nuanced, classical tone, often implying the beginning stages or the dignified state of pregnancy.
- It is less commonly used in everyday modern speech, where "có bầu," "có thai," or "mang thai" are more prevalent.
Variants and Related Words
- Có thai (verb phrase): To be pregnant. (Common, neutral usage)
- Mang thai (verb phrase): To carry a pregnancy. (Common, neutral usage)
- Có bầu (verb phrase): To be pregnant. (Common, informal/colloquial usage)
- Thai nghén (verb): To be pregnant; to conceive. (Formal/literary)
- Mang bầu (verb phrase): To be pregnant. (Common, informal/colloquial usage)
Synonyms
- Có thai: To be pregnant.
- Mang thai: To be pregnant.
- Thai nghén: To be with child; to be pregnant.
Notes
- "Cấn thai" is an older, more formal term. In contemporary Vietnamese, especially in daily conversation, "có thai," "mang thai," or "có bầu" are significantly more common.
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly derived from this particular term.
- To be pregnant