daai6 ji1大姨
Jyutpingdaai6 ji1
Yaledaaih yī
Definition
A wife's older sister; sister-in-law.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the older sister of one's wife. It is a formal kinship term used when addressing or referring to her, though in casual settings, people might use a nickname or just call her by her first name if they are close.
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go3個goExamples
My wife's older sister is coming over for dinner next week.
Does your wife's older sister live in Tsim Sha Tsui?
Related words
Common phrases
younger sister of one's wife (often used interchangeably with 大姨 depending on region)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 大姨媽, which is a common slang term for menstruation. Using the full term 大姨媽 in a family context might cause confusion or embarrassment.
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