giở dạ
Definition
Verb: - To go into labor: Refers specifically to the moment when a pregnant woman begins to experience uterine contractions, signaling the onset of childbirth. This is a direct synonym for "trở dạ".
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy đã giở dạ lúc nửa đêm. (She went into labor at midnight.)
- Bác sĩ nói cô ấy có thể giở dạ bất cứ lúc nào. (The doctor said she could go into labor at any time.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is used almost exclusively in the context of human childbirth. It is a formal and somewhat literary synonym for the more common "trở dạ".
- It describes the specific initial phase of labor, not the entire birthing process.
Variants and Related Words
- Trở dạ (verb): The more frequently used, standard term for "to go into labor".
- Chuyển dạ (verb): A common medical and general term for "to be in labor", often encompassing the entire active labor process.
- Đau đẻ (verb, colloquial): A more informal term focusing on the pain of labor, meaning "to be in labor pain".
Synonyms
- Bắt đầu chuyển dạ: To begin labor.
- Lên cơn đau đẻ: To start having labor pains (colloquial).
Notes
- "Giở dạ" is a precise term. Do not confuse it with "giở chứng" (to act up, to throw a tantrum) or "giở mặt" (to show one's true colors), which are completely different idioms.
- This word is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs due to its specific medical/personal nature.
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