阿
姨

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The word "阿姨" is formed by attaching the character "阿", a prefix used to denote familiarity or affection in address, to the character "姨", which specifically means "aunt" or refers to the mother's sister. This combination creates a compound term that functions as a familiar and polite way to refer to an aunt or to address an older woman.

Example Sentences Hide

我的阿姨很温柔。

Wǒ de ā yí hěn wēn róu.

My aunt is very gentle.

昨天阿姨来了我家。

Zuó tiān ā yí lái le wǒ jiā.

Yesterday, aunt came to my house.

阿姨在厨房里做饭。

Ā yí zài chú fáng lǐ zuò fàn.

Aunt is cooking in the kitchen.

阿姨不仅照顾孩子，还打扫房间。

Ā yí bù jǐn zhào gù hái zi, hái dǎ sǎo fáng jiān.

Aunt not only takes care of the children, but also cleans the room.

那位阿姨总是耐心地解答我们的问题。

Nà wèi ā yí zǒng shì nài xīn de jiě dá wǒ men de wèn tí.

That aunt always patiently answers our questions.

Word Definition - 阿姨

ā yí maternal aunt; step-mother; childcare worker; nursemaid; woman of similar age to one's parents (term of address used by child); CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

阿 ā, ē
姨 yí