si1 mou5師母师母
Jyutpingsi1 mou5
Yalesī móuh
Definition
The wife of one's teacher, master, or pastor.
- wife of one's teacher or master
- wife of a pastor
colloquialpeoplefamily
How it's used
Using this term shows a high level of respect towards the teacher by extending that honor to their spouse. It is most commonly heard in traditional martial arts schools or among students who have a very close, long term relationship with their mentor. In modern, casual school settings, students often simply use the teacher's surname followed by 太太 to be polite but less formal.
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go3個goExamples
Will the teacher's wife come to visit us today?
We went to the teacher's wife's house for dinner.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term for any female teacher's husband, as it is strictly used for the wife of a male teacher. For the husband of a female teacher, there is no direct equivalent term, so it is safer to use the teacher's name followed by 先生.
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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.
