Definitions

rèn pregnant; pregnancy
rèn variant of 妊[rèn]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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About

The character "妊" is structured with the semantic component "女" denoting female and the component "壬" which functions phonetically while also conveying an associated sense of bearing or undertaking, thus etymologically linking the character to the concept of pregnancy. Its formation reflects an inherent connection to childbearing, and throughout its historical use, the meaning has remained consistently focused on denoting the state of being pregnant or the act of conceiving. While the visual representation of the character has experienced some stylistic adjustments over time, its fundamental association with maternity has persisted without significant alteration, maintaining its specific application in contexts discussing human reproduction.

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Bronze Early Spring and Autumn (~700 BC)
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Example Sentences Hide

娠反应很常见。

Rènshēn fǎnyìng hěn chángjiàn.

Pregnancy symptoms are common.

她处于娠早期。

Tā chǔyú rènshēn zǎoqī.

She is in early pregnancy.

娠期需要多休息。

Rènshēn qī xūyào duō xiūxi.

During pregnancy, one needs more rest.

医生检查她的娠状况。

Yīshēng jiǎnchá tā de rènshēn zhuàngkuàng.

The doctor checks her pregnancy condition.

娠高血压对母婴有害。

Rènshēn gāoxuèyā duì mǔyīng yǒuhài.

Gestational hypertension is harmful to mother and baby.

她顺利度过了娠期。

Tā shùnlì dùguòle rènshēn qī.

She smoothly passed through the pregnancy period.

娠糖尿病需要严格控制饮食。

Rènshēn tángniàobìng xūyào yángé kòngzhì yǐnshí.

Gestational diabetes requires strict diet control.

研究显示娠期间的情绪影响胎儿发育。

Yánjiū xiǎnshì rènshēn qījiān de qíngxù yǐngxiǎng tāi'ér fāyù.

Research shows that emotions during pregnancy affect fetal development.