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嫂子 (sǎo zi)

Definition

嫂子 refers to the wife of one's older brother.

Analogy

Imagine your older brother as a superhero, and his wife as his trusty sidekick.

Related terms

弟媳 (dìxí): The wife of one's younger brother.

兄弟姐妹 (xiōngdì jiěmèi): Siblings; brothers and sisters.

夫妻 (fūqī): Husband and wife.

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