taai3 taai2太太

Jyutpingtaai3 taai2

Yaletaai táai

名詞Common

Definition

Wife, or a polite term of address for a married woman.

wife; female spouse
a polite term of address or title for a married woman; madam; Mrs.

colloquialfamilypeople

How it's used

This term functions as a formal and respectful way to refer to someone else's wife, often used in professional or social settings. While 老婆 is the most common and intimate term for one's own spouse, using 太太 shows a higher level of politeness. It is also frequently used as a title for married women in general, similar to the English honorific Mrs.

Measure word

wai6位waih

Examples

keoi5佢taai3太taai2太gam1今jat6日wui2會lai4嚟zip3接keoi5佢fong3放gung1工。

His wife is coming to pick him up from work today.

nei5你taai3太taai2太gei2幾si4時sin1先faan1返lai4嚟aa4呀？

When will your wife be back?

Common phrases

can4陳taai3太taai2太

Mrs. Chan

zyun1尊gwai3貴taai3太taai2太

distinguished lady

Common mistake

Avoid using 太太 to refer to your own wife when speaking to friends or family, as it can sound overly formal or distant. Use 老婆 instead for a natural, conversational tone.