嫂
brother's wife; married woman
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
elder brother's wife
formalStandard formal term for one's older brother's spouse.
My sister-in-law is very gentle and kind.
My cousin's wife makes excellent home-cooked meals.
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I will bring a gift for my sister-in-law during Spring Festival.
My older brother and sister-in-law run a small restaurant together.
My cousin-in-law is the wife of my male cousin, not the sister of my mom's brother-in-law.
noun
title for married woman
informalUsed as a polite, informal address for married women, often paired with their surname or a descriptive term.
Auntie Wang is hanging quilts to dry at the door.
Excuse me, madam, could you pass me the express package?
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Auntie Li in our community is very warm-hearted and helps neighbors a lot.
Auntie Zhang runs a vegetable stall at the market.
I met Auntie Chen on the street, and she greeted me warmly.