妻子 (qīzi)
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Wife
The woman a man is married to.
Examples
🗣 他和妻子住在上海。
💬 He lives in Shanghai with his wife.
Etymology
妻子 (qīzi) combines ‘妻’ (qī), meaning ‘wife’, with ‘子’ (zi), indicating a familial relationship. The term reflects the important role of wives in historical and modern family structures.
How & Where It’s Used
妻子 is predominantly used in formal contexts and written discussions, commonly used in family and legal discussions across different regions.
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