Chinese · Family & People
妻子
qīzi
Wife
Beginnernoun
Definition
The woman a man is married to.
Example
他和妻子住在上海。
He lives in Shanghai with his wife.
Etymology
妻子 (qīzi) combines '妻' (qī), meaning 'wife', with '子' (zi), indicating a familial relationship. The term reflects the important role of wives in historical and modern family structures.
How & Where It’s Used
妻子 is predominantly used in formal contexts and written discussions, commonly used in family and legal discussions across different regions.