🇬🇧🇨🇳 aunt - 阿姨 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "aunt" ("阿姨"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
An aunt is a grown-up in your family who is your mom’s sister, your dad’s sister, or the woman who is married to your uncle. She is usually older than you, may give you hugs, treats, silly gifts, and sometimes tells funny stories about your parents when they were kids.
My aunt says she’s allergic to mornings and needs three alarms, two coffees, and one miracle to wake up.
My aunt told me she’d only tickle me a little, which was the biggest lie of my childhood.
My aunt told embarrassing baby stories about me so many times that even the cat knows them by heart.
My aunt can’t whistle, so she just blows air and hopes music comes out someday.
My aunt says she’s on a diet, but her ‘diet’ includes three slices of cake for emotional support.
Ben sits at the small table. His aunt knocks and brings a big cake with a red bow. His aunt smiles and puts five candles. His aunt hugs him with a warm hand. The other aunt, the wife of his uncle, wears a blue dress and sings. Ben blows the candles, laughs, and hugs each aunt.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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