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姑娘
gūniang
Description
"姑娘"是指年轻的女人，特别是还没结婚的女孩子。
"姑娘" refers to a young woman, especially an unmarried girl.
这个词很常用，也可以是父母对女儿的叫法。
This word is very common and can also be used by parents to call their daughter.
Meanings
姑娘gūniang
young woman; girl (usually unmarried)
那个姑娘很漂亮。
That girl is very beautiful.
姑娘gūniang
daughter (parents' term for their girl)
这是我家的大姑娘。
This is my family's eldest daughter.
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Notes
- Nuance
姑娘 sounds warmer and more traditional than 女孩; often used for unmarried young women.
- Etymology
姑 (aunt/girl) + 娘 (woman/mother), together meaning a young woman.
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