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    Expressing 'proprietress' with 老板娘 (lǎobǎnniáng)

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    Explanation

    老板娘 (lǎobǎnniáng) means proprietress or the female owner of a business, literally "boss lady." It is a common and informal way to address or refer to the woman who runs a shop, restaurant, or small business.

    Examples

    • 老板娘人很热情，每次去都会跟我聊几句。

      Lǎobǎnniáng rén hěn rèqíng, měi cì qù dōu huì gēn wǒ liáo jǐ jù.

      The lady boss is very warm and friendly — every time I go, she chats with me a bit.

    • 这家餐馆的老板娘做菜特别好吃。

      Zhè jiā cānguǎn de lǎobǎnniáng zuò cài tèbié hǎochī.

      The lady boss at this restaurant cooks especially delicious food.

    • 你去找老板娘结账就行了。

      Nǐ qù zhǎo lǎobǎnniáng jiézhàng jiù xíng le.

      Just go find the lady boss to settle the bill.

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