阿姨

ā yí
HSK 3
maternal aunt, step-mother
noun
Measure words:个 gè

Example Sentences

我的阿姨很照顾我。
wǒde āyí hěn zhàogù wǒ 。
My aunt takes good care of me.
这个阿姨是我的朋友的妈妈。
zhègè āyí shì wǒde péngyǒu de māmā 。
This aunt is my friend's mother.
阿姨有很多工作要做。
āyí yǒu hěnduō gōngzuò yào zuò 。
The nanny has a lot of work to do.

Individual Characters

阿ā
prefix used before monosyllabic names, kinship terms etc to indicate familiarity
姨yí
mother's sister, aunt

Words with similar meanings

姨妈yímā
maternal aunt
A more formal term specifically referring to one's maternal aunt.
保姆bǎomǔ
nanny
Refers specifically to a childcare worker, which can be a broader term than '阿姨', but used contextually for caregivers.

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HSK 3
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Family & Relationships
Immediate and extended family terms, romantic relationships, friendships.