grandmother's sister; concubine
Meanings
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grandmother's sister (paternal)
Refers specifically to the sister of one's paternal grandmother (father's mother). Distinct from 姨姥姥, which refers to the sister of one's maternal grandmother.
My great-aunt lives in the countryside, and we visit her every Spring Festival.
My grandmother's sister told me many stories about my father's childhood.
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She is my grandmother's youngest sister, that is, my third great-aunt.
noun
concubine; secondary wife
archaicAn archaic term used in traditional polygamous households to refer to a concubine, typically younger than the primary wife. Carries historical connotations of old marriage systems.
In the old society, wealthy families often had multiple wives and many concubines.
She was the concubine the master married later, ten years younger than the primary wife.
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This novel depicts the complex relationships between primary wives and concubines in feudal families.