lão bà
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Definitions
- Noun:
- Old lady, elderly woman: Refers to a woman of advanced age. This term is neutral and descriptive.
- (Informal) Wife, old woman: In informal, familiar contexts, it can be used by a husband to refer to his own wife, often with a sense of affection or long-term companionship, similar to "my old lady" in English.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Có một lão bà đang ngồi đọc sách trên ghế đá công viên. (An old lady is sitting reading a book on a park bench.)
- Tối nay lão bà nhà tôi nấu món cá kho tộ rất ngon. (Tonight my wife cooked a delicious clay pot braised fish.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is straightforward. Its nuance depends entirely on context. When used to mean "wife," it implies a long-standing, familiar relationship and is typically used only by the husband himself in casual speech.
Variants and Related Words
- Bà lão: A more common variant with the same meanings (old lady, informal: wife). The word order is flexible.
- Lão ông: Old man, elderly gentleman. The male counterpart.
- Bà cụ: Very old woman, often implying frailty or great age.
Synonyms
- Người phụ nữ lớn tuổi: Elderly woman (more formal/polite).
- Vợ: Wife (standard, neutral term).
- Bà già: Old woman (can be neutral or slightly informal/abrupt depending on tone).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Lão bà lão ông: An elderly couple. Used to describe a married couple in their old age.
- Khu phố này có nhiều cặp lão bà lão ông sống rất hạnh phúc. (This neighborhood has many elderly couples living very happily.)