妯 (zhóu) - Used in the word 妯娌 (zhóuli), referring to & sisters-in-law.

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zhóu ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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妯 · zhóu

Used in the word 妯娌 (zhóuli), referring to the wives of brothers in a family;

sisters-in-law.

Used in the word 妯娌 (zhóuli), referring tosisters-in-law.

Usage highlights

SistersHarmonious sistersRelationship between sisters

Synonyms

  • 妯娌— sisters-in-law (wives of brothers)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sisters-in-law get along well (妯娌相处融洽).
  • She and her sister-in-law went shopping together (她和妯娌一起去购物).
  • Harmony among sisters-in-law is important for family peace (妯娌和睦对家庭和睦很重要).

Collocations

  • Sisters-in-law(妯娌)
  • Harmonious sisters-in-law(和睦妯娌)
  • Relationship between sisters-in-law(妯娌关系)
  • Sisters-in-law conflict(妯娌矛盾)
  • Sisters-in-law chat(妯娌闲谈)

Idioms

  • Harmony between sisters-in-law(妯娌和睦)
  • Sisters-in-law like sisters(亲如妯娌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the relationship between wives of brothers in traditional Chinese extended families.
  • Reflects the importance of harmony among women in the same generation within a clan structure.
  • The character is almost exclusively used in the compound 妯娌 in modern Chinese.

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