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女婿 (nǚxu) vs 女儿婿 (nǚ'érxù) — use 女婿 for a general term for daughter’s husband, while 女儿婿 emphasizes the daughter’s role.
This term is typically used in family gatherings or discussions about marriage and family ties. Avoid using it too informally, as it carries a familial weight that may not suit casual contexts. Common collocations include '女婿的家庭' (daughter's husband's family) and '女婿的角色' (role of the son-in-law).
While 女婿 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners at HSK Level 3 or above who are studying family-related terms. Focus on integrating this word with other family vocabulary, such as '母亲' (mother) and '丈夫' (husband).
Learners often confuse 女婿 with 婿 alone, which can lead to misunderstanding. Remember, 女婿 specifically denotes the relationship of a daughter’s husband, while 婿 can be more general. For example, saying '我有一个婿' (I have a son-in-law) is incorrect without the context of a daughter.
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How to say daughter's husband in Chinese
“daughter's husband” in Chinese is女婿
女婿 (nǚxù) refers specifically to a daughter's husband, commonly known as a son-in-law. It is used in familial contexts to denote the relationship between a daughter and her spouse, often emphasizing the connection within the family hierarchy.
When to use 女婿
This term is typically used in family gatherings or discussions about marriage and family ties. Avoid using it too informally, as it carries a familial weight that may not suit casual contexts. Common collocations include '女婿的家庭' (daughter's husband's family) and '女婿的角色' (role of the son-in-law).
女婿 or something close to it
女婿 (nǚxu) vs 女儿婿 (nǚ'érxù) — use 女婿 for a general term for daughter’s husband, while 女儿婿 emphasizes the daughter’s role.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 女婿 with 婿 alone, which can lead to misunderstanding. Remember, 女婿 specifically denotes the relationship of a daughter’s husband, while 婿 can be more general. For example, saying '我有一个婿' (I have a son-in-law) is incorrect without the context of a daughter.
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Cultural Notes for 女婿
In Western cultures, the concept of a son-in-law may not carry the same familial expectations and responsibilities as it does in China, where family ties are often more pronounced.
Frequently Asked Questions about 女婿
No, 女婿 specifically refers to a daughter's husband; your wife's husband would be referred to as '丈夫'.
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