cin4 cai1前妻

Jyutpingcin4 cai1
Yalechìhn chāi
名詞Uncommon

Definition

Ex-wife; a former female spouse who is divorced or deceased.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a former spouse after a legal divorce or death. While it is a neutral term, it can carry a sense of distance or finality depending on the context of the conversation. It is used exactly like the English equivalent when discussing past relationships.

Measure word

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Examples

㗎。
He is still in contact with his ex-wife.
？
Do you know where his ex-wife moved to?

Common phrases

to meet one's ex-wife

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