aa3 kam5阿妗啊妗
Jyutpingaa3 kam5
Yalea káhm
Definition
One's younger brother's wife.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the wife of one's father's younger brother. It is a warm, familial term that carries a sense of closeness compared to more formal kinship titles. Using it helps distinguish between different branches of the family tree during casual conversation.
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go3個goExamples
My aunt is coming to my house for dinner today.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 舅母, which refers to the wife of one's mother's brother. Using the wrong term can cause confusion regarding which side of the family is being discussed.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
