Definition

1. Verb phrase (colloquial):
   • To have one's period: A common, informal expression meaning a person who menstruates is experiencing their monthly menstrual cycle.
   • To be menstruating: Indicates the current state of having a menstrual flow.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Cô ấy nói rằng cô ấy đang thấy tháng. (She said she is having her period.)
  • Tôi không cảm thấy khỏe vì tôi thấy tháng. (I don't feel well because I'm menstruating.)

Advanced Usage

• This phrase is used primarily in casual, everyday conversation. In more formal or medical contexts, terms like "có kinh nguyệt" are preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Thấy kinh (verb phrase): A synonymous colloquial phrase for menstruating.

  • Chị tôi thấy kinh nên đau bụng. (My older sister has her period so she has a stomach ache.)

• Có kinh nguyệt (verb phrase): A more standard, neutral term for menstruation.

  • Đó là một hiện tượng sinh lý bình thường khi có kinh nguyệt. (It is a normal physiological phenomenon when one menstruates.)

Synonyms

• To menstruate: The standard biological term.
• To have a period: A common neutral synonym.
• To be on one's period: An informal equivalent phrase.

Notes on Usage

• Register: "Thấy tháng" is informal and colloquial. It is suitable for conversation among friends and family but not for formal writing or medical discussions.
• Sensitivity: As with terms related to bodily functions, it is important to consider the context and audience when using this phrase.