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姨
yí
Description
"姨"用来叫妈妈的姐姐或妹妹，也可以叫妻子的姐妹。
"姨" is used to refer to a mother's older or younger sister, and can also refer to a wife's sister.
我们常说"阿姨"或"姨妈"，很多地方也用"阿姨"叫不认识的女人。
We often say "阿姨" or "姨妈", and in many places "阿姨" is also used to address unfamiliar women.
Meanings
姨yí
mother's sister; aunt (on mother's side)
我妈妈有一个姐姐，是我姨。
My mother has an older sister, who is my aunt.
阿姨āyí
aunt; polite term for an adult woman
这位阿姨对我很好。
This aunt is very kind to me.
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Notes
- Nuance
姨 is mother's side; father's sister is 姑 (gū).
- Usage
rarely used alone; commonly appears as 阿姨, 姨妈, or 姨父.
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