Common Meanings
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gū姑
Aunt, specifically referring to the father's sister.
我的姑姑是一位非常和蔼的老师。
My paternal aunt is a very kind teacher.
Husband's sister; sister-in-law (husband's side).
我的小姑子明天要来我家做客。
My husband's younger sister is coming to visit my home tomorrow.
Archaic term for mother-in-law (used by a wife to refer to her husband's mother).
她对翁姑十分孝顺
She is very filial to her parents-in-law.
Refers to a young woman, a maiden, or a general term for women. It is also used in specific titles like 'Daoist nun' (道姑), 'Buddhist nun' (尼姑), or as 'gu' in 'gūniang' (姑娘) meaning young lady.
这位姑娘很善良。
This young lady is very kind.
For the time being; temporarily; to tolerate or indulge reluctantly.
我们姑且相信他的话吧
Let's just believe what he says for now.