婆娘 (pó niáng) — young married woman (colloquial); wife (colloquial)

Definition

Vulgar, colloquial term for 'wife' or 'young married woman' — often used to dismiss or complain about a woman. Not polite; avoid in formal contexts.

noun
young married woman (colloquial)wife (colloquial)
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Examples

  • 婆娘
    Nà ge pó niáng gāng shēng le hái zi.
    That young married woman just had a baby.
  • 婆娘
    Tā jiā de pó niáng hěn néng gàn.
    His wife is very capable.
  • 婆娘
    Nà ge pó niáng yòu zài mà rén le.
    That woman is scolding again.

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