zuk6 lei5妯娌

Jyutpingzuk6 lei5

Yalejuhk léih

名詞

Definition

The relationship between the wives of brothers; sisters-in-law.

neutralfamilypeople

How it's used

This term specifically describes the relationship between women who are married to brothers. It is a formal kinship term that is rarely used in casual address, as people usually refer to each other by their relative age or name. It carries a traditional connotation of household dynamics, often implying a shared responsibility for family matters.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個hai6係zuk6妯lei5娌，ping4平si4時hou2好king1傾dak1得maai4埋。

They are sisters-in-law and get along very well.

nei5你tung4同nei5你lou5老gung1公go3個aa3阿go1哥go3個lou5老po4婆hai6係mai6咪zuk6妯lei5娌aa4呀？

Are you and your husband's elder brother's wife sisters-in-law?

Common phrases

zuk6妯lei5娌gwaan1關hai6係

relationship between sisters-in-law

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this term for any sister-in-law, such as a husband's sister or a brother's wife. It is strictly reserved for the wives of brothers.