Definition

1. Verb (vulgar, slang):
   • To give birth: A crude and informal expression referring to the act of childbirth. It carries a vulgar connotation and is not used in polite or formal contexts.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy sắp vỡ chum rồi. (She is about to give birth.)
  • Nghe nói chị ấy đã vỡ chum hôm qua. (I heard she gave birth yesterday.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is almost exclusively used in very casual, often male-dominated or rough speech. Its use can be considered offensive or disrespectful, especially when referring to someone directly.

Variants and Related Words

• Đẻ (v): to give birth (common and direct, but can be blunt).

  • Cô ấy đã đẻ một bé gái. (She gave birth to a baby girl.)

• Sinh con (v): to have a child (more standard and neutral).

  • Cô ấy sinh con tại bệnh viện. (She had her baby at the hospital.)

Synonyms

• To give birth: The standard English equivalent.
• To have a baby: A common neutral phrase.
• To deliver a child: A more clinical term.

Notes on Usage

• Register: This is a low-register, vulgar slang term. It is important for learners to understand that this word is inappropriate for formal situations, polite conversation, or when showing respect.
• Connotation: The phrase compares childbirth to a clay jar (chum) breaking, which is why it is considered crude and graphic. It objectifies the process.