Common Meanings
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ǎo媪
A general term for an aged woman; an old woman.
这村里住着一位仁慈的媪。
A benevolent old woman lives in this village.
An archaic term of address for 'mother' or a respected elderly woman/matron.
孩子跑回家，对媪说今天学堂里发生的事。
The child ran home and told his mother what happened at school today.
A general term for women, sometimes specifically referring to a married woman or an old woman.
这位老媪，在年轻时曾为富户人家给事多年
This old woman, in her youth, had served for many years in a wealthy family's household.
Earth deity; goddess of the earth (classical usage).
古人常祭祀地神，尊称为媪，以祈求丰收。
Ancient people often offered sacrifices to the earth deity, respectfully calling her 'Aao', to pray for a bountiful harvest.