孕妇

• Pinyin: yùn fù
• Hanzi breakdown: 孕 = 乃 + 子 (pregnant/conceive); 妇 = 女 + 帚 (woman)

Meaning

Pregnant woman; expectant mother. A woman who is carrying a fetus.

Standard medical and everyday term. Used in public notices (孕妇专座 — priority seating for pregnant women), healthcare, and social contexts. Respectful and neutral in tone.

Examples

1. 地铁车厢内设有专为孕妇和老人准备的优先座位。 There are priority seats on subway cars reserved for pregnant women and older adults.
2. 孕妇在孕期应定期进行产前检查，确保母婴健康。 During pregnancy, an expectant mother should get regular prenatal checkups to ensure the health of both mother and baby.
3. 公司为孕妇员工提供了弹性工作时间和休息室。 The company provides flexible work hours and a rest lounge for pregnant employees.

Usage Guide

Context: healthcare, public life

Tone: respectful

Do Say

• 医生建议孕妇在整个孕期都要保持均衡的饮食。(Doctors recommend that pregnant women maintain a balanced diet throughout pregnancy.)
• 请为有需要的孕妇或老人让座。(Please give up your seat for pregnant women or elderly passengers in need.)

Don't Say

• 大肚子 in formal or medical contexts — it is too colloquial; use 孕妇 instead

Origin & History

孕 (pregnant) + 妇 (woman)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal