aa3 sam2亞嬸亚婶

Jyutpingaa3 sam2

Yalea sám

Definition

Aunt; a term of address or reference for a middle-aged woman, or specifically one's aunt.

aunt; one's aunt
auntie; a polite term of address for a middle-aged woman

colloquialpeople

How it's used

Refers to a middle aged or older woman, often used by strangers to address someone who appears to be of a generation older than themselves. While it can be used neutrally, it often carries a slightly informal or even dismissive tone depending on the context and the speaker's attitude. Using it to address someone directly can sometimes be perceived as rude if the person feels they are not yet old enough to be called an auntie.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰wai6位aa3亞sam2嬸hou2好ci5似soeng2想man6問lou6路aa4呀。

That auntie seems like she wants to ask for directions.

nei5你gin3見dou2到aa3亞sam2嬸gei3記dak1得daa2打sing1聲ziu1招fu1呼。

Remember to say hello when you see the auntie.

Related words

Common phrases

gaai1街si5市aa3亞sam2嬸

market auntie

Common mistake

Avoid using this to address a woman you are trying to be polite to, as it can sound condescending or imply that she looks old. In a formal or service setting, it is much safer to use 姐姐 or a professional title instead.