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舅妈
jiùmā
Description
"舅妈"是妈妈的兄弟的妻子。
"舅妈" is the wife of mother's brother.
我们叫舅舅的太太"舅妈"。
We call the wife of uncle "舅妈".
Meanings
舅妈jiùmā
wife of one's mother's brother; aunt
我的舅妈做饭很好吃。
My aunt cooks very delicious food.
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Notes
- Etymology
舅 (mother's brother) + 妈 (mother/married woman) = his wife.
- Nuance
refers only to the wife of a maternal uncle, not paternal side.
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