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姨妈
yímā
Description
“姨妈”是妈妈的姐姐或者妹妹，也就是我们说的阿姨。
"姨妈" is the mother's older or younger sister, which we also call 'aunt'.
在中国，很多人也用“姨妈”来说月经，比如“大姨妈来了”。
In China, many people also use "姨妈" to refer to menstruation, for example, 'the big 姨妈 has come'.
Meanings
姨妈yímā
mother's sister; maternal aunt
我姨妈住在上海。
My aunt lives in Shanghai.
大姨妈dà yímā
period; menstruation (informal)
她今天大姨妈来了，很不舒服。
She got her period today and feels very uncomfortable.
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Notes
- Nuance
姨妈 usually means mother's married sister; younger unmarried ones may be called 阿姨.
- Etymology
大姨妈 (big aunt) is a common euphemism for menstruation.
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