Definition
妻子 (qīzi) is the standard, neutral word for 'wife' in Chinese — suitable for most situations. 老婆 (lǎopo) is more colloquial and casual, while 太太 (tàitai) is more polite or formal. 媳妇 (xífu) can mean 'wife' in northern colloquial speech but primarily means 'daughter-in-law'.
noun
wife
Easily confused
- 棋子qí zǐsound-alikechess piece
Examples
- 妻子。qī zi shì lǎoshī.My wife is a teacher.
- 妻子。Wǒ rènshi tā de qī zi.I know his wife.
- 妻子。Tā shì wǒ péngyou de qī zi.She is my friend's wife.
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