娌 (lǐ) - Sister-in-law — specifically refers to the wives of

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Sister-in-law — specifically refers to the wives of brothers in relation to each other.

Sister-in-law — specifically refers to the wives of

Usage highlights

SistersElder brother's wifeYounger brother's wifeSisterHarmony between sisters

Synonyms

  • 妯娌— wives of brothers (collective term)
  • 嫂— elder brother's wife
  • 弟媳— younger brother's wife

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sisters-in-law get along well (妯娌相处融洽).
  • She is my elder brother's wife (她是我大嫂).
  • The younger sister-in-law helped with household chores (弟媳帮忙做家务).

Collocations

  • Sisters-in-law(妯娌)
  • Elder brother's wife(嫂子)
  • Younger brother's wife(弟媳)
  • Sister-in-law relationship(娌关系)
  • Harmony between sisters-in-law(娌和睦)

Idioms

  • Harmony between sisters-in-law(妯娌和睦)
  • Sisters-in-law helping each other(娌相助)
  • Sisters-in-law like sisters(娌如姐妹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese family structures, the relationship between sisters-in-law (妯娌) was considered important for family harmony.
  • The term is almost exclusively used in the compound word 妯娌 to refer to wives of brothers.
  • Historically, sisters-in-law relationships could significantly impact family dynamics and domestic affairs.

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