Meanings of 婿
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In formal contexts, 婿 is used to refer specifically to a son-in-law. A common mistake is to confuse 婿 with 夫 (fū), which generally means 'husband' without the familial implication. Be mindful of the context in which you use this term.
While 婿 is not an HSK word, it is important for learners to recognize its familial relevance, especially in discussing relationships. Focus on related terms like 妻 (qī) for 'wife' and 夫 (fū) for 'husband' to create a comprehensive understanding of family vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 婿 with similar terms. For example, using 婿 to refer to a husband in a general sense can lead to misunderstanding. Instead, use 夫 (fū) when discussing husbands outside the context of family relations.
Pronunciation of 婿
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Etymology of 婿
woman
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Case file: 婿
- 1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half胥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywoman
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say son-in-law; husband in Chinese
“son-in-law; husband” in Chinese is婿
The character 婿 (xù) refers to a son-in-law or husband, emphasizing the familial connection through marriage. It is often used in contexts discussing family relationships and can denote the male partner in a marital union, particularly in relation to the wife's family.
When to use 婿
In formal contexts, 婿 is used to refer specifically to a son-in-law. A common mistake is to confuse 婿 with 夫 (fū), which generally means 'husband' without the familial implication. Be mindful of the context in which you use this term.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 婿 with similar terms. For example, using 婿 to refer to a husband in a general sense can lead to misunderstanding. Instead, use 夫 (fū) when discussing husbands outside the context of family relations.
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Word Family of 婿
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Frequently Asked Questions about 婿
Yes, 婿 specifically refers to a son-in-law, emphasizing the relationship by marriage.
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