表妹 (biǎo mèi)

Definition

表妹 refers to a female cousin who is younger than you.

Think of your 表妹 as a little sister from another family, someone you can have fun with and share secrets with.

外甥女 (wàishēngnǚ): This term refers to your sister's daughter, your niece.

侄女 (zhínǚ): This term refers to your brother's daughter, also your niece.

堂妹 (táng mèi): This term refers to a female cousin who is the daughter of one of your parents' siblings.

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