kam5 po4妗婆
Jyutpingkam5 po4
Yalekáhm pòh
Definition
Grandaunt; the wife of one's grandmother's brother.
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How it's used
Kinship terms in Cantonese are highly specific, distinguishing between maternal and paternal sides. 妗婆 refers exclusively to the wife of a maternal grandfather's brother, reflecting the complex hierarchy of extended family structures. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless specifically identifying which relative is being discussed.
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Do you remember where grandaunt lives?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 妗婆 with 姨婆, but 姨婆 refers to the sister of one's grandmother, whereas 妗婆 is specifically an aunt by marriage through the male line of the maternal grandfather.
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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.
