医生说备孕得禁酒小半年
“The doctor said no alcohol for at least six months when trying to conceive.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Well, earlier Xiao Bing had business dinners and drank with clients.”
医生说备孕得 禁酒 小半年
“The doctor said no alcohol for at least six months when trying to conceive.”
“Then I came down with the flu, so we figured we should wait a bit.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Modern Chinese culture emphasizes strict health practices before pregnancy, including strict abstinence from alcohol and cigarettes by both partners.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
preparing for pregnancy / preconception care
Common buzzword in modern China referring to the lifestyle preparation before conceiving a child.
nearly half a year / almost six months
A colloquial way to express a duration slightly under or around six months.