daai6 kau5大舅
Jyutpingdaai6 kau5
Yaledaaih káuh
Definition
Wife's elder brother; brother-in-law.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the wife's elder brother, distinguishing him from the younger brother who is called 細舅. It is a formal kinship term used when speaking about family members, though it is often dropped in favor of a name or nickname when addressing the person directly. Using this term clearly defines the family hierarchy within the extended family structure.
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go3個goExamples
I am going to my brother-in-law's house for dinner tomorrow.
Is your brother-in-law doing business?
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Common phrases
brother-in-law (wife's elder brother)
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 舅父, which is a general term for any maternal uncle, including the brothers of one's mother. Using 大舅 for a mother's brother is incorrect.
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Grammar guides
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