嫂子 (sǎo zi) — older brother's wife; sister-in-law (colloquial)

Definition

嫂子 is the colloquial term for your older brother's wife — only your older brother's wife. It is a kinship term, not a generic word for sister-in-law (younger brother's wife is 弟妹).

noun
older brother's wifesister-in-law (colloquial)
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Examples

  • 嫂子
    Wǒ sǎo zi duì wǒ tè bié hǎo.
    My sister-in-law is especially good to me.
  • 嫂子
    sǎo zi, Nǐ míng tiān yǒu kòng ma?
    Sister-in-law, do you have time tomorrow?
  • 嫂子
    Tā sǎo zi shì gè yī shēng.
    His sister-in-law is a doctor.

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