jiù
妻(舅)舅
common
noun
Meaning of 妻舅
妻舅 means maternal uncle (mother's brother); wife's brother; brother-in-law. Pronounced jiù.
- maternal uncle (mother's brother)
- wife's brother; brother-in-law
- husband of father's sister; paternal aunt's husband
Definitions & Examples
Wǒ我
jiù舅
jiu舅
shì是
yī一
míng名
jiào教
shī师
。
My maternal uncle is a teacher.
Jiù舅
mā妈
hěn很
téng疼
wǒ我
。
My aunt (maternal uncle's wife) is very fond of me.
Wài外
sheng甥
xiàng像
jiù舅
。
A nephew often resembles his maternal uncle. (proverb)