姒
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Meaning: wife or senior concubine of husbands older brother
💡 Think 'sister-in-law' for 'sì': wife of your older brother.
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Character Story & Explanation
姒 (sì) refers to the wife or senior concubine of one's older brother. It is a rare character, mostly seen in historical texts or classical literature. The radical 女 (woman) indicates its relation to females. In ancient China, this term denoted a specific family hierarchy among wives and concubines. Modern usage is extremely limited, but it appears in some surnames and historical names, like the legendary Xia dynasty ruler Yu's wife.
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