娠
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Meaning: pregnant
💡 A woman (女) is 'shēn' (sounds like 'shin') carrying a baby in her belly.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 娠 (shēn), we find it composed of 女 (woman) and 辰 (a phonetic component originally depicting a shell or farm tool). It exclusively means 'pregnant', used in formal or medical contexts. In ancient times, pregnancy was deeply tied to family continuity, reflected in this specialized character.
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