有喜

yǒuxǐ
verb #41,468

Meanings

  1. 1 to be expecting (a baby)
  2. 2 to be pregnant (euphemism)
  3. 3 to have happy news

Examples

Tīngshuō tā yǒuxǐ le, quán jiā dōu hěn gāoxìng.
I heard she's expecting — the whole family is delighted.
Sǎozi yǒuxǐ sān gè yuè le.
My sister-in-law has been pregnant for three months.

Tips

culture
A traditional, gentle euphemism for pregnancy — literally 'to have happiness.' Older or rural speakers favor it; in clinical contexts use 怀孕 (huáiyùn). is the same character as in 喜事 'joyous occasion.'

Stroke Order

yǒu