How to Say “I am pregnant” in Chinese
Relationships and family · HSK 3
"I am pregnant" in Chinese is 我怀孕了 (Wǒ huáiyùn le). 怀孕 (huáiyùn) literally means 'carrying a pregnancy' and the 了 at the end is essential; it marks the change of state from 'not pregnant' to 'pregnant.' Without 了, the sentence sounds incomplete to native ears.
Primary translation
我怀孕了
Wǒ huáiyùn le
Traditional: 我懷孕了
When to use it
怀孕 (huáiyùn) literally means 'carrying a pregnancy' and the 了 at the end is essential; it marks the change of state from 'not pregnant' to 'pregnant.' Without 了, the sentence sounds incomplete to native ears. A softer, more traditional way to share the news is 我有了 (wǒ yǒu le); literally 'I have (one)'; which is still widely used, especially by older generations. Another euphemism is 有喜了 (yǒu xǐ le), 'having a joyful thing.' When a friend shares this news, don't touch her belly uninvited; and the expected congratulation is 恭喜恭喜 (gōngxǐ gōngxǐ).
Example sentences
我怀孕了，已经三个月了。
Wǒ huáiyùn le, yǐjīng sān ge yuè le.
I'm pregnant, I'm three months along.
她怀孕了，所以不能喝酒。
Tā huáiyùn le, suǒyǐ bùnéng hē jiǔ.
She's pregnant, so she can't drink alcohol.
恭喜！你怀孕了多久了？
Gōngxǐ! Nǐ huáiyùn le duōjiǔ le?
Congratulations! How far along are you?