postpartum confinement; lying-in
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesnoun
postpartum confinement; lying-in period after childbirth
literaryLiterary and somewhat archaic term for 坐月子. Refers to the traditional practice where women rest and recuperate for approximately one month after giving birth, with specific dietary and behavioral restrictions.
Tā她
chǎn产
hòu后
zuò坐
rù蓐
，
bì闭
mén门
xiè谢
kè客
。
She was in postpartum confinement after giving birth, declining visitors.
Gǔ古
dài代
fù妇
rén人
zuò坐
rù蓐
qī期
jiān间
yǒu有
zhū诸
duō多
jìn禁
jì忌
，
bù不
kě可
pèng碰
lěng冷
shuǐ水
。
There were many taboos for women during the lying-in period in ancient times; they were not allowed to touch cold water.