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小姨
xiǎoyí
Description
"小姨"是妈妈的妹妹。
"小姨" is your mother's younger sister.
如果你妈妈有比她小的姐妹，你就可以叫她小姨。
If your mother has a younger sister, you can call her "小姨".
Meanings
小姨xiǎoyí
mother's younger sister; aunt
我的小姨很喜欢做饭。
My aunt loves cooking.
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Notes
- Etymology
小 (little/younger) + 姨 (maternal aunt), so it means mother's younger sister.
- Nuance
姨妈 is mother's older sister; 阿姨 can address any woman politely.
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