gu1 taai3姑太
Jyutpinggu1 taai3
Yalegū taai
Definition
A woman's husband's paternal aunt.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the sister of one's husband's father. It is a formal kinship title that is often used as a respectful form of address when speaking to or about the relative. In modern urban settings, people may sometimes use more general terms like 阿姨 or 姑媽 depending on the level of closeness and the specific family hierarchy.
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go3個goExamples
I have to go to my husband's aunt's place for dinner next week.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 姑媽, which refers to one's own father's sister. Remember that 姑太 is strictly used for the husband's side of the family.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
