Understanding Family in Chinese

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What is the Chinese word for 'family'?

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家庭

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How do you say 'mother' in Chinese?

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妈妈

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What is the Chinese term for 'father'?

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父亲

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How do you say 'brother' in Chinese?

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兄弟 (xiōngdì)

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What is the Chinese word for 'sister'?

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姐妹

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How do you say 'grandfather' in Chinese?

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爷爷 (yéye)

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What is the Chinese term for 'grandmother'?

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奶奶 (nǎinai) / 外婆 (wàipó)

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How do you say 'uncle' in Chinese?

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叔叔 (shūshu) for paternal uncle, 舅舅 (jiùjiu) for maternal uncle.

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What is the Chinese word for 'aunt'?

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阿姨

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How do you say 'cousin' in Chinese?

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表兄弟 (biǎo xiōng dì) for male cousin, 表姐妹 (biǎo jiě mèi) for female cousin.