gu1 naai4姑奶
Jyutpinggu1 naai4
Yalegū nàaih
Definition
Husband's elder sister; sister-in-law.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the husband's elder sister, distinguishing her from the younger sister who is called 姑仔. This term is part of a complex system of kinship titles that define exact family roles. It is used both as a term of address and a way to refer to her when speaking to others.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 姑姐, which refers to your own father's sister. Using the wrong term can cause significant confusion regarding family hierarchy and relationships.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
