kau5 po4舅婆
Jyutpingkau5 po4
Yalekáuh pòh
Definition
Wife of one's maternal grandmother's brother.
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How it's used
Kinship terms in Cantonese are highly specific and reflect the importance of the extended family hierarchy. While English speakers often use a generic great-aunt, Cantonese distinguishes between the wife of a maternal grandmother's brother and other types of aunts. Using the correct term is a sign of respect and shows you understand the family structure.
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I am going to visit my maternal grand-uncle's wife next week.
Does your maternal grand-uncle's wife live over there?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 舅婆 with 姨婆, but 舅婆 specifically refers to the wife of a maternal grandmother's brother, whereas 姨婆 refers to the sister of a maternal grandmother.
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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.
