妇
woman; married woman; wife
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
woman; female adult
neutralUsed as a general term for adult women, often used in formal or institutional contexts.
The gynecology department of this hospital has many professional doctors.
Women's federations are committed to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women.
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Maternal and child health hospitals provide comprehensive services for mothers and babies.
The status of women in modern society is getting higher and higher.
This female scientist is the pride of women.
noun
married woman; young married woman
neutralRefers specifically to women who have been married, with 少～ referring to young married women.
This young married woman is wearing an elegant dress.
Young married women in the town often go shopping and chat together.
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She got married last year and is now a young married woman.
This party invited all invited young married women and their children.
This young married woman is taking care of her newborn baby.
noun
wife
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to refer to a husband's spouse, paired with 夫 to mean husband and wife.
This husband and wife have supported each other through fifty years.
He and his wife attended the dinner party together.
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In traditional families, husband and wife each perform their respective duties.
He introduced the lady beside him as his wife to others.
This husband and wife supported each other on their entrepreneurial journey.