can3 gaa1 naai4 naai2親家奶奶亲家奶奶
Jyutpingcan3 gaa1 naai4 naai2
Yalechan gā nàaih náai
Definition
The mother of one's son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This term specifically refers to the mother of your child's spouse. It carries a sense of formal respect within the extended family structure. While it is a kinship term, it is often used as a polite form of address when speaking directly to or about the person in a social setting.
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go3個goExamples
My son-in-law's mother is coming over for dinner tomorrow.
Have you met your son-in-law's mother yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to meet the mother-in-law of one's child
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 奶奶, which refers to your own husband's mother or your grandmother. Using this term incorrectly can cause confusion about which side of the family you are referring to.
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