Chinese Vocabulary: Family in Chinese

Discover key family-related vocabulary in Chinese for deeper connections with your loved ones.

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Vocabulary List

English Chinese Pronunciation
Father
父亲
fu qin
Mother
母亲
mu qin
Son
儿子
er zi
Daughter
女儿
nv er
Brother
兄弟
xiong di
Sister
姐妹
jie mei
Husband
丈夫
zhang fu
Wife
妻子
qi zi
Grandfather
祖父
zu fu
Grandmother
祖母
zu mu
Uncle
叔叔
shū shu
Aunt
阿姨
ā yí
Cousin
堂兄弟姐妹
táng xiōng dì jiě mèi
Nephew
侄子
zhí zǐ
Niece
侄女
zhí nǚ

Cultural Connection: Family Hierarchy

In Chinese culture, the concept of hierarchy within the family is important. Addressing family members with the correct titles based on age and generation is crucial. For example, calling your older sister ‘姐姐 (jiějiě)’ and your younger brother ‘弟弟 (dìdì)’ shows respect and acknowledges the family structure.

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