ci5姒
Jyutpingci5
Yalechíh
Definition
Wife of a husband's older brother; also a surname.
- archaicwife of a husband's older brother
- a surname
datedfamilypeople
How it's used
This term is largely archaic in modern daily life and is rarely used to address family members directly. It is primarily encountered today as a surname or in historical contexts describing traditional kinship structures. In contemporary Hong Kong, people typically use descriptive phrases like 大伯娘 to refer to the wife of a husband's older brother.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 似, which is a very common verb meaning to resemble or look like. Learners often mistake the two due to their similar appearance in writing.
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