姑
妈

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The word 姑妈 is formed by combining the character 姑, which denotes a paternal aunt specifically, with the character 妈, meaning mother. This combination creates a compound term where 姑 specifies the familial relation as the father's sister, and 妈 serves as a general female kinship suffix, together producing the meaning for one's paternal aunt.

Example Sentences Hide

我的姑妈非常善良。

Wǒ de gūmā fēicháng shànliáng.

My aunt is very kind.

姑妈今天来我们家吃饭。

Gūmā jīntiān lái wǒmen jiā chīfàn.

Aunt is coming to our house for dinner today.

我经常和姑妈一起逛公园。

Wǒ jīngcháng hé gūmā yīqǐ guàng gōngyuán.

I often go to the park with my aunt.

姑妈送给我一本有趣的故事书。

Gūmā sòng gěi wǒ yī běn yǒuqù de gùshishū.

Aunt gave me an interesting storybook.

虽然姑妈住在上海，但她经常打电话关心我。

Suīrán gūmā zhù zài Shànghǎi, dàn tā jīngcháng dǎ diànhuà guānxīn wǒ.

Although my aunt lives in Shanghai, she often calls to care about me.

Word Definition - 姑妈

gū mā (coll.) father's married sister; paternal aunt

Individual Character Details

姑 gū
妈 mā