aa3 kau5阿舅
Jyutpingaa3 kau5
Yalea káuh
Definition
A man's brother-in-law; his wife's brother.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Using 阿舅 specifically refers to the brothers of one's wife. It is a respectful and common way to address them directly or refer to them in conversation. Unlike some other kinship terms, it is rarely used for anyone outside of this specific marital connection.
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I will go to my brother-in-law's house for dinner tomorrow.
When did you arrange to meet your brother-in-law for dim sum?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 舅父, which refers to your mother's brother. Using the wrong term will cause confusion regarding which side of the family you are talking about.
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