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大妈
dàmā
Description
“大妈”一般指年纪比较大的女人，特别是中年或者上了年纪的女人。
"大妈" generally refers to older women, especially middle-aged or elderly women.
这个词可以用来叫别人，也可以指爸爸的哥哥的妻子。
This word can be used to address others or refer to the wife of one's father's older brother.
Meanings
大妈dàmā
an older or middle-aged woman (polite address)
那位大妈在公园里跳舞。
That aunt is dancing in the park.
大妈dàmā
wife of one's father's older brother; aunt
我大妈做的饭很好吃。
The food my aunt cooks is delicious.
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Notes
- Etymology
大 (big/elder) + 妈 (mother), extending the mother term to older women.
- Nuance
as an address it can sound too old if used for younger women, so use carefully.
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