aunt
/ɑːnt/ · /ænt/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #117 in the learning path
姑妈；姨妈；舅妈；婶伯母
Definitions
n. Your parent's sister, or the wife of your parent's sibling.
姑妈；姨妈；舅妈；婶伯母
Example
My aunt taught me how to bake bread.
我姨妈教会了我如何烤面包。
Extended family members, such as aunts and uncles, often provide valuable childcare support for working parents.
姑姨叔舅等大家庭成员常为在职父母提供宝贵的育儿支持。
Collocations
- aunt and uncle
- maternal aunt
- paternal aunt
Word family
- auntie (n.)
Usage tip
不区分父系或母系；美音也常读/ɑːnt/。
FAQ
- What does aunt mean?
- Your parent's sister, or the wife of your parent's sibling.
- How is aunt pronounced?
- UK /ɑːnt/, US /ænt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
