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姑姑

gū gu

HSK 6

Meaning

  • paternal aunt

Definition

父亲的姐妹。

Father's sister; aunt.

Usage

通常用于称呼父亲的姐妹,也可泛指与父亲同辈的女性亲属。

Usually used to address one's father's sister, or generally refer to female relatives of the same generation as one's father.

Examples

  • 1 我的姑姑是一位老师,对学生很有耐心。 (My aunt is a teacher and is very patient with students.)
  • 2 每年春节,我们都会去姑姑家拜年。 (Every Spring Festival, we go to my aunt's house to pay New Year's visit.)
  • 3 姑姑给我织了一件毛衣,我很喜欢。 (My aunt knitted me a sweater, and I really like it.)
  • 4 姑姑住在北京,经常邀请他去玩。 (His aunt lives in Beijing and often invites him to visit.)
  • 5 姑姑做的菜很好吃,尤其是红烧肉。 (The dishes my aunt cooks are delicious, especially braised pork.)

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