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No. 2,790 in Chinese

婆婆

"婆婆" means mother-in-law or elderly woman (colloquial) in English, depending on context.

In a sentence

  • 我婆婆今天给我们做了一顿丰盛的晚餐。

    My mother-in-law prepared a sumptuous dinner for us today.

    Here, '婆婆' refers to the mother of one's spouse, specifically the husband's mother, used in a familial and respectful context.

  • 那位婆婆手里提着一个篮子,里面装满了新鲜的蔬菜。

    That old lady is carrying a basket full of fresh vegetables.

    In this context, '婆婆' is used metaphorically to denote an elder woman, showing respect and affection.

  • 你真像个调皮的小孩,连婆婆的小秘密都想知道。

    You're like a naughty child, wanting to know even grandpa's little secrets.

    Here, '婆婆' could be used to impersonate an endearing term for a grandmother or elder speaker in a playful or affectionate situation.

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