English–Chinese
“auntie” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinā yí
Example
昨天我在市场遇到阿姨了。zuó tiān wǒ zài shì chǎng yù dào ā yí le
Yesterday I ran into my auntie at the market.
How to say “auntie” in Chinese
“Auntie” in Chinese is 阿姨 (ā yí).
A kinship title that also works as a warm social form of address for an adult woman, including someone who helps in a household.
Example sentences with 阿姨
我刚给阿姨打电话，她正在做饭。wǒ gāng gěi ā yí dǎ diàn huà tā zhèng zài zuò fàn
I just called my auntie, and she was cooking.
Tips for using 阿姨
- English speakers often reserve aunt terms for relatives, but Chinese speakers may use this form in ordinary public interaction, so the surrounding situation matters more than family connection alone.