回娘家

huí niáng jiā

Dictionary entry

(of a wife) to return to her parental home

What does 回娘家 mean?

回娘家 (huí niáng jiā) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(of a wife) to return to her parental home

2(fig.) to return to one's old place, job, school etc

Character breakdown

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回HuíHui ethnic group (Chinese Muslims)娘niángmother · young lady 家jiāused in 傢伙|家伙[jia1 huo5] and 傢俱|家俱[jia1 ju4]

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回娘家

huí niáng jiā

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