jan1 aa3姻婭姻娅
Jyutpingjan1 aa3
Yaleyān a
Definition
Relatives by marriage.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the relationship between the families of a married couple. It is a formal term that is rarely used in casual conversation, as most people prefer to describe the specific family connection instead. Using it suggests a degree of formality or an attempt to clarify complex family ties.
Examples
Their two families are related by marriage.
Related words
Common phrases
relationship by marriage
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for relatives like 親戚. Remember that it specifically describes the link between two families joined by marriage, not just any relative.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
