Chinese word dictionary

阿姨

āyí · maternal aunt; step-mother; childcare worker; nursemaid; woman of similar age to one's parents (term of address used by child); CL:個|个[ge4]

Word information

Simplified阿姨
Traditional阿姨
Pinyināyí
Part of speech
HSK 3.03
HSK 2.03

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