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娘

niáng
noun HSK 7 #1,481

Meanings

  1. 1 mother; young lady
  2. 2 woman

Examples

新娘很漂亮。
Xīnniáng hěn piàoliang.
The bride is very beautiful.
那个姑娘是谁？
Nàge gūniang shì shéi?
Who is that young lady?

Tips

usage
娘 is mainly found in: 姑娘 (young lady/girl), 新娘 (bride), 娘家 (married woman's parents' home). In some dialects, 娘 means 'mother', but 妈妈 is more standard in Mandarin.

Stroke Order

娘 niáng