太太

tàitai

noun HSK 2 #714

Meanings

王太太，您好！

Wáng tàitai, nínhǎo!

Hello, Mrs. Wang!

他太太是老师。

Tā tàitai shì lǎoshī.

His wife is a teacher.

太太们在公园跳舞。

Tàitai men zài gōngyuán tiàowǔ.

The ladies are dancing in the park.

usage

太太 can mean 'Mrs.' (formal address), 'wife' (his/her wife), or 'madam/lady' (older married women). Context determines the meaning.

culture

太太 is considered more traditional. Younger couples often use 老婆 (wife) or 爱人 (spouse) instead.

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