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嫂子
sǎozi
Description
“嫂子”是哥哥的太太。我们也常用这个词，客气地叫朋友的太太。
"嫂子" is the wife of one's older brother. We also often use this word politely to refer to a friend's wife.
Meanings
嫂子sǎozi
elder brother's wife; sister-in-law
我哥哥的太太是我的嫂子。
My older brother's wife is my sister-in-law.
嫂子sǎozi
polite address for a friend's wife
嫂子，你今天做的菜真好吃。
Sister-in-law, the dishes you made today are really delicious.
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Notes
- Etymology
嫂 means elder brother's wife; 子 is a common noun suffix.
- Nuance
嫂子 is warm and colloquial; also friendly for an older man's wife.
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