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嫂嫂
sǎosao
Description
“嫂嫂”是指哥哥的妻子，也就是嫂子。
"嫂嫂" refers to the wife of one's older brother, that is, the sister-in-law.
这是一个比较亲切、口语化的叫法。
This is a more affectionate, colloquial way to address her.
Meanings
嫂嫂sǎosao
older brother's wife; sister-in-law
我哥哥的太太是我的嫂嫂。
My older brother's wife is my sister-in-law.
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Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 嫂 (older brother's wife), giving a warm, familiar tone.
- Nuance
嫂嫂 and 嫂子 both mean sister-in-law; 嫂嫂 feels slightly softer or dialectal.
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