ji1 zai2姨仔
Jyutpingji1 zai2
Yaleyī jái
Definition
A man's sister-in-law, specifically his wife's younger sister.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the younger sister of one's wife. It is a precise kinship term that avoids the ambiguity found in English, where sister-in-law could refer to many different relatives. It is commonly used in casual conversation to refer to family members during social gatherings.
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go3個goExamples
His sister-in-law just returned to Hong Kong from abroad.
When will you bring your sister-in-law out for a meal?
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Common mistake
Do not use this term for the older sister of one's wife, who is called 姨姐. Also, note that it is strictly for the wife's side of the family and does not apply to the husband's sisters.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
