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太太 (tài tài) vs 妻子 (qīzi) — use 太太 for respectful address or when referring to a married woman in a social context, while 妻子 is more formal and directly translates to 'wife' in a familial sense.
Be careful not to confuse 太太 with 小姐 (xiǎo jiě), which means 'Miss' and is used for unmarried women. In formal settings, using '太太' is respectful, while in casual contexts, it may sound overly formal. Common collocations include '李太太 (Lǐ tàitài)' for 'Mrs. Li.'
As an HSK 5 word, 太太 connects with other family-related vocabulary like 妻子 (qīzi, wife) and 先生 (xiānsheng, husband). Focus on using it in context to describe relationships and practice with sentence structures involving family members.
Learners often confuse 太太 with 小姐 when addressing women, which can lead to awkward situations. Always use 太太 for married women and 小姐 for unmarried ones to avoid miscommunication.
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How to say married woman in Chinese
“married woman” in Chinese is太太
太太 (tài tài) refers to a married woman and is commonly used to denote a wife, as well as to address women with respect, similar to 'Mrs.' in English. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and it conveys a sense of respect and recognition of a woman's marital status.
When to use 太太
Be careful not to confuse 太太 with 小姐 (xiǎo jiě), which means 'Miss' and is used for unmarried women. In formal settings, using '太太' is respectful, while in casual contexts, it may sound overly formal. Common collocations include '李太太 (Lǐ tàitài)' for 'Mrs. Li.'
太太 or something close to it
太太 (tài tài) vs 妻子 (qīzi) — use 太太 for respectful address or when referring to a married woman in a social context, while 妻子 is more formal and directly translates to 'wife' in a familial sense.
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Learners often confuse 太太 with 小姐 when addressing women, which can lead to awkward situations. Always use 太太 for married women and 小姐 for unmarried ones to avoid miscommunication.
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Grammar Patterns of 太太
太太 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). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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若是有个____照顾着他，他的生活必定不会那么乱七八糟了。
If he had a wife looking after him, his life certainly wouldn't be such a mess.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 太太
Yes, 太太 can refer to any married woman, but it's often used with the woman's surname for added respect, such as 李太太.
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