娩 (miǎn) - To give birth, to deliver (a child) & childbirth, parturition.

娩Tone 3

miǎn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

娩 · miǎn

To give birth, to deliver (a child);

childbirth, parturition.

To give birth, to deliver (a child)childbirth, parturition.

Usage highlights

ChildbirthTo give birthNatural childbirthCesarean sectionMidwiferyDelivery process

Synonyms

  • 产— to produce; to give birth
  • 生— to bear; to give birth to

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She gave birth naturally (自然分娩).
  • The midwife assisted with the delivery (助产娩出).
  • The mother had a smooth delivery (顺产娩下).
  • They performed a cesarean section (剖腹娩出).

Collocations

  • Childbirth(分娩)
  • To give birth(娩出)
  • Natural childbirth(自然分娩)
  • Cesarean section(剖腹分娩)
  • Midwifery(助娩)
  • Delivery process(娩程)

Idioms

  • A smooth and easy delivery(顺娩)
  • Difficult labor and delivery(难娩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, childbirth was considered a major life event and often surrounded by various customs and taboos.
  • The character appears in medical contexts related to obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Modern usage is primarily clinical, though it retains its fundamental meaning of childbirth.

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