Common Meanings
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pó婆
An aged woman; often used in phrases like 'old woman' or describing earnest, patient advice (e.g., 'kǔ kǒu pó xīn').
她苦口婆心地劝说儿子要好好学习。
She earnestly and patiently advised her son to study hard.
Husband's mother; mother-in-law.
我婆婆对我的菜赞不绝口。
My mother-in-law highly praised my cooking.
A term for a female relative two generations older, such as a great-aunt (father's or mother's sister-in-law) or maternal grandmother.
我外婆做的菜特别好吃。
My maternal grandmother's cooking is especially delicious.
In some dialects, 'pó' refers to a married young woman, or a wife, often seen in phrases like 'póniáng' or 'póyí'.
我家那婆娘，做饭可好吃了
My wife, she's a fantastic cook.
In old times, referring to women engaged in certain professions, such as matchmakers or midwives.
村里有个热心的媒婆，为不少年轻人牵线搭桥
There is a warm-hearted matchmaker in the village who has introduced many young people.