Definition
姑奶奶 is a kinship term that can refer to either the married daughter of the family (from the perspective of her parents' generation) or the sister of one's paternal grandfather (i.e., the father's aunt). In informal usage, it can also be used as a respectful or slightly playful address for an older married woman, especially in northern Chinese dialects. The term carries a mix of family hierarchy and social respect.
n.
(kinship) married daughter (from the perspective of her natal family)(kinship) sister of one's paternal grandfather (father's aunt)(informal, respectful) address for an older married woman
Examples
- 姑奶奶，。Wǒ gū nǎi nai jīnnián bāshí duō suì le, shēntǐ hái hěn hǎo.My great-aunt is over eighty this year and still in good health.
- 姑奶奶，。Tā shì jiā lǐ de gū nǎi nai, huí niángjiā shí dàjiā dōu huānyíng tā.She is the married daughter of the family; everyone welcomes her when she visits her parents' home.
- 姑奶奶，。Nà wèi gū nǎi nai, nín màn zǒu.Take care, madam (addressing an older married woman).
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