临盆 (lín pén) — to be in labor (giving birth)
Definition
A formal/literary verb meaning a woman is in the process of giving birth. Most common in writing; everyday speech usually says 生孩子 or 分娩.
verb
to be in labor (giving birth)
Examples
- 临盆。Tā zuó tiān xià wǔ kāi shǐ lín pén.She started labor yesterday afternoon.
- 临盆。Tā yǐ jīng lín pén le shí gè xiǎo shí le.She has been in labor for ten hours now.
- ，。Wǒ jiě jie lín guò yí cì pén, guò chéng hěn shùn lì.My older sister has been in labor once, and the process went smoothly.
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