媳妇儿
wife; daughter-in-law; young married woman
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
wife
dialectCommon in northern Chinese dialects, especially in rural or colloquial contexts. Equivalent to standard 妻子 or 老婆 but with a more folksy, traditional flavor.
His wife is very virtuous and keeps the house in perfect order.
My wife just gave birth to a big fat baby boy yesterday.
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Where is your daughter-in-law from?
noun
young married woman; daughter-in-law
dialectOften used by elders to refer to younger married women in the village or community. Can also mean daughter-in-law (son's wife) in extended family contexts.
Several young married women have recently arrived in the village, and they are all quite capable.
Look at that young woman—she can walk incredibly fast even while carrying two buckets of water on a shoulder pole.
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Madam, your daughter-in-law is truly filial.