Definition
临盆 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to be in labor during childbirth', literally referring to approaching the birthing basin. The verb 临 can be separated from 盆 with aspect markers (such as 了 or 过) to indicate completion or experience, e.g., 临了产 (has been in labor). This term is used in medical and everyday contexts for the final stage of pregnancy.
v.o.
to be in labor (giving birth)
Examples
- 临盆。Tā zuótiān xiàwǔ kāishǐ lín pén.She started labor yesterday afternoon.
- 临盆。Tā yǐjīng lín pén le shí gè xiǎoshí le.She has been in labor for ten hours now.
- ，。Wǒ jiějie lín guò yí cì pén, guòchéng hěn shùnlì.My older sister has been in labor once, and the process went smoothly.
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