Definition
阿婆 is a term of address with several related meanings depending on region and context. In many dialects (especially in southern China) it means 'grandmother' (paternal or maternal). In other contexts it can refer to one's husband's mother (mother-in-law). In modern Mandarin conversation, it's also used as a polite, respectful way to address an elderly woman you don't know — similar to 'ma'am' or 'granny' but warmer. The exact meaning depends on where you are and who you're talking about.
n.
(dialectal) grandmotherhusband's mothermother-in-lawrespectful address for an elderly woman
Examples
- 阿婆,?ā pó, nín shēntǐ hǎo ma?Ma'am, how are you feeling?
- ,阿婆。Xiǎo de shíhou, ā pó jīngcháng gěi wǒ jiǎng gùshi.When I was little, Grandma often told me stories.
- 阿婆。Tā de ā pó duì tā hěn hǎo.Her mother-in-law treats her very well.
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