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    Referring to a pregnant woman with 孕妇 (yùnfù)

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    Explanation

    The noun 孕妇 (yùnfù) means "pregnant woman." It combines 孕 (pregnant) and 妇 (woman) into a formal term commonly used in medical, news, and official contexts. It is more formal than the colloquial expression 怀孕的女人.

    Examples

    • 孕妇应该定期去医院做检查。

      yùnfù yīnggāi dìngqī qù yīyuàn zuò jiǎnchá.

      Pregnant women should go to the hospital for regular checkups.

    • 公交车上有专门给孕妇留的座位。

      gōngjiāo chē shàng yǒu zhuānmén gěi yùnfù liú de zuòwèi.

      There are seats specially reserved for pregnant women on the bus.

    • 医生建议孕妇多吃水果和蔬菜。

      yīshēng jiànyì yùnfù duō chī shuǐguǒ hé shūcài.

      The doctor recommends that pregnant women eat more fruits and vegetables.

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