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伯母
bómǔ
Description
"伯母"是指爸爸的哥哥的太太，也就是伯父的妻子。
"伯母" refers to the wife of your father's older brother, that is, 伯父's wife.
我们也可以用"伯母"来客气地叫朋友的妈妈。
We can also use "伯母" politely to address a friend's mother.
Meanings
伯母bómǔ
wife of one's father's elder brother; aunt
伯母做的菜很好吃。
My aunt's cooking is very delicious.
伯母bómǔ
polite term for a friend's mother
王伯母，您好！
Hello, Aunt Wang!
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Notes
- Etymology
伯 means father's elder brother, 母 means mother/married woman.
- Nuance
used politely for a friend's mother, similar to "auntie" in English.
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