村姑
paternal aunt; sister-in-law; young woman
Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesnoun
paternal aunt (father's sister)
A term for a father's sister. Often used with modifiers like '大姑' (eldest paternal aunt).
My eldest paternal aunt lives in Shanghai.
My aunt is very good to me.
noun
sister-in-law (husband's sister)
Refers to a husband's sister. Common terms include '大姑子' (elder sister-in-law) and '小姑子' (younger sister-in-law).
She has a good relationship with her younger sister-in-law.
noun
young woman; maiden; girl (often in compounds)
literaryOften found in terms describing young women, sometimes with a rustic or traditional connotation.
She is dressed like a village girl.
There is an ancient legend about the Maiden Ma presenting longevity.
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A female immortal descends to the mortal world.
adverb
temporarily; for the time being
literaryUsed in classical or formal writing to mean 'for the moment' or 'tentatively'.
Just say it casually, and I'll just listen casually.
Let's not discuss this matter for now.