称呼婆婆 Addressing Mother-in-law Chēnghu pòpo

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

小丽：妈，您最近身体还好吗？
婆婆：好着呢，你不用担心。你工作忙，要注意休息。
小丽：谢谢妈关心！我这边工作还算顺利，等过段时间，我带孩子回去看您。
婆婆：好好，到时候我们一起出去玩。
小丽：妈，您想吃什么？我回去的时候给您带。
婆婆：不用麻烦了，家里什么都有。你来了就好。

拼音

Xiǎolì: Mā, nín zuìjìn shēntǐ hái hǎo ma?
Pópo: Hǎo zhēng ne, nǐ bù yòng dānxīn. Nǐ gōngzuò máng, yào zhùyì xiūxi.
Xiǎolì: Xièxie mā guānxīn! Wǒ zhèbiān gōngzuò hái suàn shùnlì, děng guò yīduǎn shíjiān, wǒ dài háizi huí qù kàn nín.
Pópo: Hǎohǎo, dàoshíhòu wǒmen yīqǐ chūqù wán.
Xiǎolì: Mā, nín xiǎng chī shénme? Wǒ huí qù de shíhòu gěi nín dài.
Pópo: Bù yòng máfan le, jiā lǐ shénme dōu yǒu. Nǐ lái le jiù hǎo.

English

Xiaoli: Mom, how have you been lately?
Mother-in-law: I'm fine, don't worry. Your work is demanding, be sure to rest.
Xiaoli: Thank you for your concern, Mom! My work is going pretty well. I'll visit you with the child sometime later.
Mother-in-law: Great, we'll go out together then.
Xiaoli: Mom, what would you like to eat? I'll bring it when I come back.
Mother-in-law: No need to trouble yourself, we have everything at home. Your visit is the most important thing.

Common Phrases

您好，婆婆。

Nín hǎo, pópo.

Hello, Mother-in-law.

谢谢婆婆关心。

Xièxie pópo guānxīn.

Thank you for your concern, Mother-in-law.

婆婆，您最近身体好吗？

Pópo, nín zuìjìn shēntǐ hǎo ma?

Mother-in-law, how have you been lately?

Cultural Background

中文

称呼婆婆在中国文化中非常重要，体现了对长辈的尊重。

在正式场合，一般称呼"婆婆"或"妈"，在非正式场合可以根据关系亲疏程度称呼。

称呼婆婆的方式也因地区而异，有些地方习惯称呼"老人家"等。

如果和婆婆关系比较亲密，也可以称呼其他的昵称，但要注意场合。

拼音

chēnghu pòpo zài zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng fēicháng zhòngyào, tǐxiàn le duì zhǎngbèi de zūnjìng.

zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, yībān chēnghu "pópo" huò "mā", zài fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé kěyǐ gēnjù guānxi qīnshū chéngdù chēnghu.

chēnghu pópo de fāngshì yě yīn dìqū ér yì, yǒuxiē dìfāng xíguàn chēnghu "lǎorénjiā" děng.

rúguǒ hé pópo guānxi bǐjiào qīnmì, yě kěyǐ chēnghu qítā de nìchēng, dàn yào zhùyì chǎnghé.

English

Addressing the mother-in-law is very important in Chinese culture, showing respect for elders.

In formal settings, "婆婆 (pópo)" or "妈 (mā)" is generally used. In informal settings, the address may vary according to the closeness of the relationship.

The way of addressing the mother-in-law also varies by region. In some areas, it is customary to use "老人家 (lǎorénjiā)", etc.

If you have a close relationship with your mother-in-law, you can also use other nicknames, but pay attention to the context.

Advanced Expressions

中文

您最近气色不错啊，婆婆。

婆婆，您辛苦了。

承蒙婆婆关照。

拼音

nín zuìjìn qìsè bù cuò a, pópo.

pópo, nín xīnkǔ le.

chéngméng pópo guānzhào.

English

You look very well, Mother-in-law.

Mother-in-law, you've worked so hard.

I'm grateful for your care, Mother-in-law.

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免在公开场合称呼婆婆的昵称，以免显得不尊重。

拼音

bìmiǎn zài gōngkāi chǎnghé chēnghu pópo de nìchēng, yǐmiǎn xiǎndé bù zūnjìng.

English

Avoid calling your mother-in-law by nicknames in public to avoid seeming disrespectful.

Key Points

中文

称呼婆婆要根据场合和关系亲疏程度选择合适的称呼，正式场合用"婆婆"或"妈"，非正式场合可根据关系亲疏程度选择。

拼音

chēnghu pópo yào gēnjù chǎnghé hé guānxi qīnshū chéngdù xuǎnzé héshì de chēnghu, zhèngshì chǎnghé yòng "pópo" huò "mā", fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé kě gēnjù guānxi qīnshū chéngdù xuǎnzé.

English

Choose an appropriate address for your mother-in-law based on the context and closeness of your relationship. In formal settings, use "婆婆 (pópo)" or "妈 (mā)"; in informal settings, you can choose based on the closeness of your relationship.

Practice Tips

中文

多听听长辈和周围人是如何称呼婆婆的。

根据不同的情境，练习不同的称呼方式。

注意观察长辈的反应，适时调整称呼。

拼音

duō tīng tīng zhǎngbèi hé zhōuwéi rén shì rúhé chēnghu pópo de.

gēnjù bùtóng de qíngjìng, liànxí bùtóng de chēnghu fāngshì.

zhùyì guānchá zhǎngbèi de fǎnyìng, shìshí tiáozhěng chēnghu.

English

Listen to how elders and those around you address their mother-in-law.

Practice different forms of address in different contexts.

Pay attention to the elders' reactions and adjust your address accordingly.