月经 (yuè jīng) — menstruation, menstrual period

Definition

A straightforward, neutral term for 'menstruation / menstrual period' — used in everyday and medical contexts. In casual speech people often just say 月经 or 例假.

noun
menstruationmenstrual period

Examples

  • 月经
    Tā de yuè jīng měi gè yuè dōu zhǔn shí lái lín.
    Her period comes on time every month.
  • 月经
    yuè jīng Qī jiān yào zhù yì bǎo nuǎn huo xiū xi.
    During menstruation, pay attention to keeping warm and resting.
  • 月经
    Tā yīn wèi yuè jīng bú diào qù kàn le yī shēng.
    She went to the doctor because of irregular menstruation.
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