san1 naai4 naai2新奶奶
Jyutpingsan1 naai4 naai2
Yalesān nàaih náai
Definition
Newlywed mother of the groom, as addressed by the bride on and after the wedding day.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mother of the groom on the wedding day or during the period immediately surrounding the ceremony. It is a temporary title that marks her role in the wedding festivities rather than a permanent kinship term. Once the wedding is over, she is simply referred to as the mother-in-law or by her personal name.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The mother of the groom looks very beautiful today.
Related words
Common phrases
mother of the groom receiving tea
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general term for mother-in-law, which is 奶奶. Using 新奶奶 outside of the wedding context sounds unnatural and overly specific.
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