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娘
niáng
Description
"娘"是妈妈的意思，常常用在"爹娘"这个词里。
"娘" means mother and is often used in the word "爹娘".
现在人们说话时更常说"妈妈"，但很多老故事和词语里还会用"娘"。
Nowadays people say "妈妈" more often, but many old stories and words still use "娘".
Meanings
娘niáng
mother; mom
他很爱他的爹娘。
He loves his parents very much.
姑娘gūniang
young woman; girl (in compounds)
那个姑娘很漂亮。
That girl is very beautiful.
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Notes
- Nuance
娘 sounds old-fashioned or regional; modern speech prefers 妈妈 or 妈.
- Etymology
娘 also forms compounds like 姑娘 (girl), 新娘 (bride), 娘家 (wife's parents' home).
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