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This term is somewhat formal and is primarily used in family discussions or traditional contexts. A common mistake is to confuse 妯 with 妯娌, which means sisters-in-law collectively; ensure you use 妯 when referring to one specific sister-in-law.
As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on its usage in family-related discussions and recognize its connection to other family terms like 姐 (jiě, sister) and 兄 (xiōng, brother) to enhance their vocabulary.
Learners often misuse 妯 when they mean to refer to a sister-in-law from a sister's marriage, leading to confusion. Correct usage would be 妯 for a brother's wife and 嫂 for a sister's wife.
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Etymology of 妯
woman
Origin
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How to say sister-in law in Chinese
“sister-in law” in Chinese is妯
The character 妯 (zhóu) refers to a sister-in-law, specifically the wife of one's brother. It is often used in familial contexts to describe relationships within a family, particularly among women related by marriage.
When to use 妯
This term is somewhat formal and is primarily used in family discussions or traditional contexts. A common mistake is to confuse 妯 with 妯娌, which means sisters-in-law collectively; ensure you use 妯 when referring to one specific sister-in-law.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 妯 when they mean to refer to a sister-in-law from a sister's marriage, leading to confusion. Correct usage would be 妯 for a brother's wife and 嫂 for a sister's wife.
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Grammar Patterns of 妯
妯 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她们俩个是 ____娌.
They two are sisters - in - law .
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Word Family of 妯
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Frequently Asked Questions about 妯
妯 refers to a single sister-in-law, while 妯娌 refers to multiple sisters-in-law.
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