Definition
婆娘 is a colloquial noun used primarily in some regional dialects (e.g., Sichuan) to refer to a young married woman or one's wife. Its tone can range from familiar/neutral to mildly derogatory depending on context; when used to refer to a woman in general (not one's wife), it can carry a dismissive or disrespectful edge. It is not used in formal or written Chinese.
n.
young married woman (colloquial)wife (colloquial)
Examples
- 婆娘。Nà gè pó niáng gāng shēng le háizi.That young married woman just had a baby.
- 婆娘。Tā jiā de pó niáng hěn nénggàn.His wife is very capable.
- 婆娘。Nà gè pó niáng yòu zài mà rén le.That woman is scolding again.
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