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娘娘
niángniang
Description
"娘娘"是古代中国对皇后或皇帝的妃子的称呼。
"娘娘" is an ancient Chinese term for the empress or the emperor's consorts.
在电视剧里，人们常常叫皇帝的妻子"娘娘"。
In TV dramas, people often call the emperor's wife "娘娘".
Meanings
娘娘niángniang
empress or imperial consort (address term)
皇上，娘娘请您过去。
Your Majesty, the Empress requests your presence.
娘娘niángniang
goddess (as in a temple deity)
很多人去庙里拜娘娘。
Many people go to the temple to worship the Empress.
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Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 娘 (mother/lady), used as a respectful address for high-status women.
- Nuance
mostly seen in historical dramas and for temple goddesses like 妈祖娘娘.
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