chuyển dạ
[t͡ɕwiən˧˩ zaː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to go into labor, to have the first pains signaling the start of childbirth
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chị không khỏi mủi lòng khi không có chồng bên cạnh trong giờ phút chuyển dạ.She could not avoid feeling sad at not having her husband at her side at the moment childbirth was about to start.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “chuyển dạ” mean?
(verb) to go into labor, to have the first pains signaling the start of childbirth
Is “chuyển dạ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.