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The character "孕" means to be pregnant and is structured with the component "乃" above "子", where "子" means child. This configuration implies a child being carried within, aligning with the character's semantic focus on gestation. Etymologically, the character derived from a pictorial representation of pregnancy, which over time condensed into the current form where the components collectively denote the state of carrying offspring. The meaning has consistently referred to pregnancy throughout its history, with the modern components directly reflecting this concept.
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她已经怀孕了。
我姐姐怀孕三个月了。
怀孕期间要注意饮食。
你有没有怀孕的计划？
这位孕妇需要定期检查。
现代医学能解决很多孕期问题。
社会应该为孕妇提供更多的支持。
研究表明，孕期心理健康对胎儿发育至关重要。