妻子 (qī zi) — wife
Definition
妻子 (qīzi) is the neutral, standard word for 'wife,' suitable in writing and formal speech. 老婆 is the everyday colloquial term; 太太 is polite and also used as 'Mrs.'
noun
wife
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 妻子。qī zi Shì lǎo shī.My wife is a teacher.
- 妻子。Wǒ rèn shi tā de qī zi.I know his wife.
- 妻子。Tā shì wǒ péng you de qī zi.She is my friend's wife.
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