vỡ chum
Definition
- 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.