姑
mother in law, sister in law
姑 is composed of 女 (woman) and 古 (ancient). 古 signifies age, extending to convey respect or seniority. In ancient times, within a patriarchal society, women addressed their husband's mother as well as their husband's sisters with deference using 姑, honoring their senior or respected family status.
Vocabulary of 姑
- 姑媽 (paternal aunt)
- 姑娘 (girl)
- 家姑 (father's sisters)
Classification
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gentle11婦woman11婊
prostitute11婚marriage12媞beautiful12媒
medium12媛beauty12婷
graceful12娃
beauty12嫂sister-in-law12婿husband13嫁marry14嫖visit a prostitute14嫡first wife14嫗old woman14嫚contempt16嬗alternate17嬰infant22孌beautiful