Definition
嫂子 (sǎo zi) is the colloquial term for your older brother's wife — a specific family relation, not just any sister-in-law. Unlike 老婆 (wife) or 伯母 (aunt by marriage), it's used both as a title (calling her directly) and as a noun (talking about her).
noun
older brother's wifesister-in-law (colloquial)
Examples
- 嫂子。Wǒ sǎo zi duì wǒ tèbié hǎo.My sister-in-law is especially good to me.
- 嫂子，？sǎo zi, nǐ míngtiān yǒu kòng ma?Sister-in-law, do you have time tomorrow?
- 嫂子。Tā sǎo zi shì ge yīshēng.His sister-in-law is a doctor.
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