aa3婭娅
Jyutpingaa3
Yalea
Definition
Address term between sons-in-law.
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How it's used
This term specifically describes the relationship between two men who are married to sisters. It is a highly specific kinship term that is rarely used in casual conversation today, as many people simply use friend or brother-in-law instead. It carries a traditional feel and is most commonly heard in older, multi-generational families.
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He is my co-brother-in-law, we often go for dim sum together.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 姨丈, which refers to a mother's sister's husband. Remember that 婭 is strictly for the relationship between two husbands of sisters, not the relationship between a person and their wife's sister's husband.
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Grammar guides
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