wài​qīn

female-line relatives

wài​qīn female-line relatives · distaff relatives of the ruler

  1. maternal/female-side
    (bound form) referring to relatives on one's mother's, sister's, or daughter's side
  2. qīn adjective
    close
    intimate; dear; related by direct blood line; close in relationship or feeling

wài​qīn outwardly friendly

  1. wài locative
    outside
    outside; exterior; the space or position beyond a certain limit or boundary
  2. qīn adjective
    close
    intimate; dear; related by direct blood line; close in relationship or feeling