阿姨
ā yí
HSK 3

How to write 阿姨 (ā yí) in Chinese

阿姨 (pinyin: ā yí, written "a yi" or "ayi") means maternal aunt. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 阿姨.

Meaning

  • maternal aunt
  • step-mother
  • childcare worker
  • nursemaid

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Examples

阿姨,今天的西红柿特别好,刚到的,要不要?
ā yí, jīn tiān de xī hóng shì tè bié hǎo, gāng dào de, yào bu yào?
Auntie, today's tomatoes are especially good, just came in. Want some?

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