嬶 (bí) - Wife (Japanese loanword) & specifically refers to one's wife in Japanese usage,
嬶 · bí
Wife (Japanese loanword);
specifically refers to one's wife in Japanese usage, not standard Chinese.
Wife (Japanese loanword)specifically refers to one's wife in Japanese usage,
Usage highlights
My wifeYour wifeHis wifeWife and childrenOld wife
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He introduced his wife (嬶) to the guests.
- In Japanese, this character means wife (妻).
- The term is used colloquially in some Chinese dialects influenced by Japanese.
Collocations
- My wife(俺の嬶)
- Your wife(お前の嬶)
- His wife(彼の嬶)
- Wife and children(嬶ちゃん)
- Old wife(老嬶)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character is primarily used in Japanese and entered Chinese as a loanword.
- In Japanese, it carries a somewhat informal or colloquial tone when referring to one's wife.
- Usage in Chinese is limited to certain dialects and contexts influenced by Japanese culture.