{"id":42917,"date":"2026-06-23T17:41:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=42917"},"modified":"2026-06-23T17:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:42:16","slug":"how-to-say-family-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/how-to-say-family-in-chinese-post-42917\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Say Family in Chinese: Complete Guide with Writing, Symbols &amp; Audio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>To say &#8220;family&#8221; in Chinese, you say <strong>ji\u0101 (\u5bb6)<\/strong>, which means home and family, or <strong>ji\u0101t\u00edng (\u5bb6\u5ead)<\/strong> for the family unit. In this guide, you will learn words for mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, and more. Plus, get audio, writing tips, and fun practice games your child can start using today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-%e2%80%9cfamily%e2%80%9d-mean-in-chinese\"><\/span>What Does &#8220;Family&#8221; Mean in Chinese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese characters are rich in culture and history, and understanding their composition can deepen your understanding of the language. Let&#8217;s break down the two Chinese characters that make up the word \u2018\u5bb6\u5ead\u2019 and learn how to write them step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chinese, the word for family is <strong>ji\u0101 (\u5bb6)<\/strong>, which means home and family together.<\/p>\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\">\r\n            <!-- TrustBox widget - Micro Star -->\r\n            <div class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-template-id=\"5419b732fbfb950b10de65e5\" data-businessunit-id=\"60c847b7f033d300019ff3a1\" data-style-height=\"24px\" data-style-width=\"272px\" data-token=\"7dc9fdab-8926-4826-ad90-81ab38cc0953\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/wukongsch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trustpilot<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <!-- End TrustBox widget -->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a\u5bb6 ji\u0101 \u2014 &#8220;jjah&#8221; \u2014 family\/home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u5bb6.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The character \u5bb6 (ji\u0101) tells a story. It has two parts. The top part is <strong>\u5b80 (mi\u00e1n)<\/strong>, which means roof. The bottom part is <strong>\u8c55 (sh\u01d0)<\/strong>, which means pig. Long ago, Chinese families kept pigs under their roof for food. So \u5bb6 (ji\u0101) means &#8220;a roof with a pig under it&#8221; \u2014 a place where a family lives and eats together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jimeng-2026-06-22-8703-\u6c49\u5b57\u5bb6\u7684\u7ed3\u6784\u62c6\u89e3\u793a\u610f\u56fe\u3002\u4e0a\u534a\u90e8\u5206\u5b80\uff08\u5b9d\u76d6\u5934\uff0c\u4e0d\u662f\u5e7f\u5b57\uff09\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u6807\u51fa\uff0c\u5f62\u4f3c\u5c4b-1-1024x508.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jimeng-2026-06-22-8703-\u6c49\u5b57\u5bb6\u7684\u7ed3\u6784\u62c6\u89e3\u793a\u610f\u56fe\u3002\u4e0a\u534a\u90e8\u5206\u5b80\uff08\u5b9d\u76d6\u5934\uff0c\u4e0d\u662f\u5e7f\u5b57\uff09\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u6807\u51fa\uff0c\u5f62\u4f3c\u5c4b-1-1024x508.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jimeng-2026-06-22-8703-\u6c49\u5b57\u5bb6\u7684\u7ed3\u6784\u62c6\u89e3\u793a\u610f\u56fe\u3002\u4e0a\u534a\u90e8\u5206\u5b80\uff08\u5b9d\u76d6\u5934\uff0c\u4e0d\u662f\u5e7f\u5b57\uff09\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u6807\u51fa\uff0c\u5f62\u4f3c\u5c4b-1-300x149.webp 300w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jimeng-2026-06-22-8703-\u6c49\u5b57\u5bb6\u7684\u7ed3\u6784\u62c6\u89e3\u793a\u610f\u56fe\u3002\u4e0a\u534a\u90e8\u5206\u5b80\uff08\u5b9d\u76d6\u5934\uff0c\u4e0d\u662f\u5e7f\u5b57\uff09\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u6807\u51fa\uff0c\u5f62\u4f3c\u5c4b-1-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jimeng-2026-06-22-8703-\u6c49\u5b57\u5bb6\u7684\u7ed3\u6784\u62c6\u89e3\u793a\u610f\u56fe\u3002\u4e0a\u534a\u90e8\u5206\u5b80\uff08\u5b9d\u76d6\u5934\uff0c\u4e0d\u662f\u5e7f\u5b57\uff09\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u6807\u51fa\uff0c\u5f62\u4f3c\u5c4b-1-1536x762.webp 1536w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jimeng-2026-06-22-8703-\u6c49\u5b57\u5bb6\u7684\u7ed3\u6784\u62c6\u89e3\u793a\u610f\u56fe\u3002\u4e0a\u534a\u90e8\u5206\u5b80\uff08\u5b9d\u76d6\u5934\uff0c\u4e0d\u662f\u5e7f\u5b57\uff09\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u6807\u51fa\uff0c\u5f62\u4f3c\u5c4b-1-2048x1015.webp 2048w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jimeng-2026-06-22-8703-\u6c49\u5b57\u5bb6\u7684\u7ed3\u6784\u62c6\u89e3\u793a\u610f\u56fe\u3002\u4e0a\u534a\u90e8\u5206\u5b80\uff08\u5b9d\u76d6\u5934\uff0c\u4e0d\u662f\u5e7f\u5b57\uff09\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u6807\u51fa\uff0c\u5f62\u4f3c\u5c4b-1-920x456.webp 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a broader sense of &#8220;family unit,&#8221; Chinese speakers use <strong>ji\u0101t\u00edng (\u5bb6\u5ead)<\/strong>, which refers to the household as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u5bb6\u5ead ji\u0101t\u00edng \u2014 &#8220;jjah-ting&#8221; \u2014 family unit\/household<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u5bb6\u5ead.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Family sits at the center of Chinese culture. Chinese culture values loyalty, respect, and togetherness. You will see the character \u5bb6 (ji\u0101) in Chinese homes, school lessons, and everyday speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family in Chinese Writing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to write \u5bb6 ji\u0101:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 10 strokes in total, so you can practice several times to master the structure of the Chinese character.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/2ae38e87-b62c-4a93-b455-da69cd1d7388.png\" alt=\"family in Chinese writing\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>How to write \u5bb6<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Write \u5ead t\u00edng:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 9 strokes in total, and you should pay attention to the balance between the two parts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/74b7f674-8ba6-4488-adb8-49617c9b410b.jpeg\" alt=\"Chinese writing \u5ead\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>How to write \u5ead<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-chinese-words-for-immediate-family-members\"><\/span>What Are the Chinese Words for Immediate Family Members?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For immediate family, <strong>b\u00e0ba (\u7238\u7238)<\/strong> means father, and <strong>m\u0101ma (\u5988\u5988)<\/strong> means mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese has a word for every role in the family. The table below gives you all the key words for parents, siblings, and children. Say each word out loud with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Chinese<\/td><td>Pinyin<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u7238\u7238<\/td><td>b\u00e0ba<\/td><td>Father<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u5988\u5988<\/td><td>m\u0101ma<\/td><td>Mother<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u54e5\u54e5<\/td><td>g\u0113ge<\/td><td>Older brother<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u5f1f\u5f1f<\/td><td>d\u00ecdi<\/td><td>Younger brother<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u59d0\u59d0<\/td><td>ji\u011bjie<\/td><td>Older sister<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u59b9\u59b9<\/td><td>m\u00e8imei<\/td><td>Younger sister<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u513f\u5b50<\/td><td>\u00e9rzi<\/td><td>Son<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u5973\u513f<\/td><td>n\u01da&#8217;\u00e9r<\/td><td>Daughter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u7238\u7238 b\u00e0ba \u2014 &#8220;bah-bah&#8221; \u2014 father<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u7238\u7238.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u5988\u5988 m\u0101ma \u2014 &#8220;mah-mah&#8221; \u2014 mother<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u5988\u5988.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u54e5\u54e5 g\u0113ge \u2014 &#8220;guh-guh&#8221; \u2014 older brother<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u54e5\u54e5.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u5f1f\u5f1f d\u00ecdi \u2014 &#8220;dee-dee&#8221; \u2014 younger brother<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u5f1f\u5f1f.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u59d0\u59d0 ji\u011bjie \u2014 &#8220;jyeh-jyeh&#8221; \u2014 older sister<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u59d0\u59d0.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u59b9\u59b9 m\u00e8imei \u2014 &#8220;may-may&#8221; \u2014 younger sister<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u59b9\u59b9.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u513f\u5b50 \u00e9rzi \u2014 &#8220;are-zuh&#8221; \u2014 son<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u513f\u5b50.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u5973\u513f n\u01da&#8217;\u00e9r \u2014 &#8220;nyoo-are&#8221; \u2014 daughter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u5973\u513f.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try these example sentences with your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>W\u01d2 de b\u00e0ba h\u011bn g\u0101o.<\/strong> (\u6211\u7684\u7238\u7238\u5f88\u9ad8\u3002) \u2014 My father is tall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>W\u01d2 \u00e0i w\u01d2 de m\u0101ma.<\/strong> (\u6211\u7231\u6211\u7684\u5988\u5988\u3002) \u2014 I love my mother.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice that Chinese tells you <em>age<\/em> in the sibling words. <strong>G\u0113ge (\u54e5\u54e5)<\/strong> is always the older brother. <strong>D\u00ecdi (\u5f1f\u5f1f)<\/strong> is always the younger one. This shows how much Chinese culture values knowing where you stand in the family order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-you-say-grandparents-and-extended-family-in-chinese\"><\/span>How Do You Say Grandparents and Extended Family in Chinese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grandfather is <strong>y\u00e9ye (\u7237\u7237)<\/strong> on your father&#8217;s side, and <strong>w\u00e0ig\u014dng (\u5916\u516c)<\/strong> on your mother&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese uses different words for grandparents depending on which side of the family they come from. This table shows both sides clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wukongedu.feishu.cn\/space\/api\/box\/stream\/download\/asynccode\/?code=OTQ5ODgzMmNlNGQxYWNmMGRjYjQ5ZGZkODIyYjUzZGJfRGVXbXExVjQ2dkNrUGIzZmc0bGYxQlU3ODRpWGtNZ0RfVG9rZW46Q24xQmI1dGJSb0NaNnV4SFJaSWNPdzl0bklnXzE3ODIyMDY2OTA6MTc4MjIxMDI5MF9WNA&amp;add_watermark=true&amp;scene_type=CCM\" alt=\"Extended family tree in Chinese showing how to say family in Chinese including grandparents and cousins\" style=\"width:713px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Extended Chinese Family Tree &#8211; How to Say Grandparents and Relatives in Chinese<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Relationship<\/td><td>Chinese<\/td><td>Pinyin<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Father&#8217;s father<\/td><td>\u7237\u7237<\/td><td>y\u00e9ye<\/td><td>Paternal grandfather<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Father&#8217;s mother<\/td><td>\u5976\u5976<\/td><td>n\u01ceinai<\/td><td>Paternal grandmother<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mother&#8217;s father<\/td><td>\u5916\u516c<\/td><td>w\u00e0ig\u014dng<\/td><td>Maternal grandfather<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mother&#8217;s mother<\/td><td>\u5916\u5a46<\/td><td>w\u00e0ip\u00f3<\/td><td>Maternal grandmother<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Father&#8217;s younger brother<\/td><td>\u53d4\u53d4<\/td><td>sh\u016bshu<\/td><td>Paternal uncle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mother&#8217;s sister \/ general aunt<\/td><td>\u963f\u59e8<\/td><td>\u0101y\u00ed<\/td><td>Aunt<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u7237\u7237 y\u00e9ye \u2014 &#8220;yeh-yeh&#8221; \u2014 paternal grandfather<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u7237\u7237.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u5976\u5976 n\u01ceinai \u2014 &#8220;nai-nai&#8221; \u2014 paternal grandmother<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u5976\u5976.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u53d4\u53d4 sh\u016bshu \u2014 &#8220;shoo-shoo&#8221; \u2014 paternal uncle (father&#8217;s younger brother)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u53d4\u53d4.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0a \u963f\u59e8 \u0101y\u00ed \u2014 &#8220;ah-ee&#8221; \u2014 aunt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u963f\u59e8.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Why does Chinese have two sets of grandparent words? Chinese culture separates the father&#8217;s family and the mother&#8217;s family. The father&#8217;s side is <em>n\u00e8i (\u5185)<\/em>, meaning inside. The mother&#8217;s side is <em>w\u00e0i (\u5916)<\/em>, meaning outside. You can see <em>w\u00e0i<\/em> in <strong>w\u00e0ig\u014dng (\u5916\u516c)<\/strong> and <strong>w\u00e0ip\u00f3 (\u5916\u5a46)<\/strong> \u2014 the &#8220;outside&#8221; grandparents. This system helps everyone know exactly how people are related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-does-chinese-have-so-many-different-words-for-%e2%80%9cuncle%e2%80%9d\"><\/span>Why Does Chinese Have So Many Different Words for &#8220;Uncle&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese has many &#8220;uncle&#8221; words because the culture values hierarchy and distinguishes the father&#8217;s side from the mother&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In English, &#8220;uncle&#8221; covers every male relative of that generation. In Chinese, each uncle has his own title based on his age and his place in the family. Here is the full list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u4f2f\u4f2f (b\u00f3bo)<\/strong> \u2014 Father&#8217;s <em>older<\/em> brother. He is senior to your father.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u53d4\u53d4 (sh\u016bshu)<\/strong> \u2014 Father&#8217;s <em>younger<\/em> brother. He is junior to your father.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u8205\u8205 (ji\u00f9jiu)<\/strong> \u2014 Mother&#8217;s brother. He belongs to the maternal side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u59d1\u7236 (g\u016bfu)<\/strong> \u2014 The husband of your father&#8217;s sister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u59e8\u7236 (y\u00edfu)<\/strong> \u2014 The husband of your mother&#8217;s sister.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This system reflects two important values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Respect<\/strong><strong> for age.<\/strong> Older relatives hold higher status. Calling someone <strong>b\u00f3bo (\u4f2f\u4f2f)<\/strong> says &#8220;you are senior to my father.&#8221; Calling someone <strong>sh\u016bshu (\u53d4\u53d4)<\/strong> says &#8220;you are junior to my father.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respect<\/strong><strong> for lineage.<\/strong> The father&#8217;s family and the mother&#8217;s family each get separate terms. No one gets mixed up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For beginners, start with <strong>sh\u016bshu (\u53d4\u53d4)<\/strong> for a general uncle and <strong>\u0101y\u00ed (\u963f\u59e8)<\/strong> for a general aunt. These two terms cover most everyday situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-kids-practice-family-vocabulary-at-home\"><\/span>How Can Kids Practice Family Vocabulary at Home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids can practice by playing &#8220;Family Detective,&#8221; labeling a family tree poster, and using WuKong&#8217;s game-based app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family vocabulary appears in <strong>HSK Level 1<\/strong>, the first level of China&#8217;s international Chinese proficiency test. That means tests include these words from day one. Learning them now gives your child a real head start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three games you can play at home today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Family Detective<\/strong> \u2014 Pick up a family photo. Point to one person. Your child names that person in Chinese. Switch roles and let your child point while you guess. Use the words from the tables above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family Tree Poster<\/strong> \u2014 Draw a simple family tree on paper. Label each person with their Chinese title and pinyin. Stick it on the wall. Read it together every morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family Photo Show-and-Tell<\/strong> \u2014 Ask your child to introduce each family member in a full sentence. Example: &#8220;Zh\u00e8 sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de b\u00e0ba.&#8221; (\u8fd9\u662f\u6211\u7684\u7238\u7238\u3002) \u2014 &#8220;This is my father.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/\">WuKong Education<\/a>, teachers use the <strong>6A Inquiry-Based Learning Method<\/strong>. Instead of drilling flashcards, kids explore questions like &#8220;Why does Chinese have two words for grandpa?&#8221; They discover answers through guided conversation. This &#8220;ask why&#8221; approach builds deeper memory than rote practice alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WuKong&#8217;s app also brings <strong>Game-Based Interactive Learning<\/strong> to family vocabulary. Kids match Chinese words to pictures, complete listening challenges, and learn alongside WuKong&#8217;s beloved family IP characters. 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They see that kids learn faster when they ask &#8220;why&#8221; and play at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-most-common-chinese-idioms-about-family\"><\/span>What Are the Most Common Chinese Idioms About Family?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Three common family idioms are <strong>ji\u0101 h\u00e9 w\u00e0n sh\u00ec x\u012bng (\u5bb6\u548c\u4e07\u4e8b\u5174)<\/strong>, <strong>ti\u0101n l\u00fan zh\u012b l\u00e8 (\u5929\u4f26\u4e4b\u4e50)<\/strong>, and <strong>g\u01d4 r\u00f2u zh\u00ec q\u012bn (\u9aa8\u8089\u81f3\u4eb2)<\/strong>. The first means family harmony brings prosperity. The second means the happiness of family life. The third means blood relatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These idioms capture what Chinese culture truly believes about family. Here is each one explained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u5bb6\u548c\u4e07\u4e8b\u5174 (ji\u0101 h\u00e9 w\u00e0n sh\u00ec x\u012bng) \u2014 Family harmony brings prosperity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u5bb6\u548c\u4e07\u4e8b\u5174-2.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This saying means that when a family lives in peace, everything else goes well. You will hear it at New Year celebrations and family gatherings. Example: &#8220;Our family works as a team \u2014 ji\u0101 h\u00e9 w\u00e0n sh\u00ec x\u012bng.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u5929\u4f26\u4e4b\u4e50 (ti\u0101n l\u00fan zh\u012b l\u00e8) \u2014 The happiness of family life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u5929\u4f26\u4e4b\u4e50.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase describes the joy of being together with loved ones. Parents use it to describe a quiet dinner at home or a holiday with grandparents. Example: &#8220;Spending Sunday with the kids \u2014 that is true ti\u0101n l\u00fan zh\u012b l\u00e8.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u9aa8\u8089\u81f3\u4eb2 (g\u01d4 r\u00f2u zh\u00ec q\u012bn) \u2014 Blood relatives; those closest by blood.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/\u9aa8\u8089\u81f3\u4eb2.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase means that family ties run as deep as bone and flesh. It reminds children that family bonds are the strongest bonds of all. Example: &#8220;No matter where you go, g\u01d4 r\u00f2u zh\u00ec q\u012bn are always your family.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These idioms appear at advanced levels. &#8220;Ti\u0101n l\u00fan zh\u012b l\u00e8&#8221; appears in <strong>HSK Level 6<\/strong>, and &#8220;ji\u0101 h\u00e9 w\u00e0n sh\u00ec x\u012bng&#8221; is a common saying you will hear in Chinese families. Introducing them early builds cultural understanding alongside language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wukongedu.feishu.cn\/space\/api\/box\/stream\/download\/asynccode\/?code=NTdkZmMzZjQ5YmQ0YjY1YjA5ODE4MmM0N2EwMTM0MmFfQ24xRGJyUllSc0lpQnNuRTFvVzU4OXIwVGUzSEQzNTVfVG9rZW46VUd0TGJJM2Y5b1hOTnV4cTVvaWMzU0p2blhnXzE3ODIyMDY3MTk6MTc4MjIxMDMxOV9WNA&amp;add_watermark=true&amp;scene_type=CCM\" alt=\"Family Idioms and Culture in Chinese\" style=\"width:581px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u5bb6\u548c\u4e07\u4e8b\u5174 \u2014 Family harmony brings prosperity<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: What is the Chinese word for family?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> A: The Chinese word for family is <strong>ji\u0101 (\u5bb6)<\/strong>, meaning home and family together, or <strong>ji\u0101t\u00edng (\u5bb6\u5ead)<\/strong> for the broader family unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: How do you say &#8220;I love my family&#8221; in Chinese?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: You say <strong>&#8220;W\u01d2 \u00e0i w\u01d2 de ji\u0101r\u00e9n&#8221; (\u6211\u7231\u6211\u7684\u5bb6\u4eba)<\/strong>, which means &#8220;I love my family members.&#8221; The word <strong>ji\u0101r\u00e9n (\u5bb6\u4eba)<\/strong> means family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: Is Chinese family vocabulary tested in HSK exams?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Yes. Words like <strong>b\u00e0ba (\u7238\u7238 &#8211; father)<\/strong>, <strong>m\u0101ma (\u5988\u5988 &#8211; mother)<\/strong>, and <strong>ji\u0101 (\u5bb6 &#8211; family\/home)<\/strong> appear in HSK Level 1, the first level of the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: Why are there different words for older and younger siblings?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Chinese culture values age and order within the family. Knowing whether someone is older or younger shows respect. So <strong>g\u0113ge (\u54e5\u54e5)<\/strong> always means older brother, and <strong>d\u00ecdi (\u5f1f\u5f1f)<\/strong> always means younger brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: How can my child practice Chinese family words without a Chinese-speaking parent?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Play the three games in this guide \u2014 Family Detective, Family Tree Poster, and Photo Show-and-Tell. You can also book a free 1-on-1 trial class at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/\">WuKong Education<\/a>, where a certified teacher guides your child through family vocabulary in a fun, interactive session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recommended-articles\"><\/span>Recommended Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Topic<\/td><td>Brief Description<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/siblings-in-chinese-post-53319\/\">How to say &#8220;siblings&#8221; in Chinese\uff1f<\/a><\/td><td>How do Chinese siblings actually talk to each other? \u2014 and the dialects that change it all.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/grandmother-in-chinese-post-24457\/\">Grandma in Chinese: Nai Nai or Lao Lao?<\/a><\/td><td>Why Chinese has two words for grandma \u2014 and how kids decide which one to use.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/dad-in-chinese-post-43268\/\">Dad in Chinese: 6 ways to say it<\/a><\/td><td>6 ways to say &#8220;dad&#8221; \u2014 from \u7238\u7238 to \u7236\u4eb2 \u2014 plus how to write it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/mother-in-chinese-post-29197\/\">Mom in Chinese: \u5988\u5988 and \u6bcd\u4eb2<\/a><\/td><td>From everyday \u5988\u5988 to formal \u6bcd\u4eb2 \u2014 tones and writing.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\">\r\n            <!-- TrustBox widget - Micro Star -->\r\n            <div class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-template-id=\"5419b732fbfb950b10de65e5\" data-businessunit-id=\"60c847b7f033d300019ff3a1\" data-style-height=\"24px\" data-style-width=\"272px\" data-token=\"7dc9fdab-8926-4826-ad90-81ab38cc0953\">\r\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/wukongsch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trustpilot<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <!-- End TrustBox widget -->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To say &#8220;family&#8221; in Chinese, you say ji\u0101 (\u5bb6), which means home and family, or ji\u0101t\u00edng (\u5bb6\u5ead) for the family unit. In this guide, you will learn words for mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, and more. Plus, get audio, writing tips, and fun practice games your child can start using today. What Does &#8220;Family&#8221; Mean in Chinese? Chinese characters are rich in culture and history, and understanding their composition can deepen your understanding of the language. Let&#8217;s break down the two Chinese characters that make up the word \u2018\u5bb6\u5ead\u2019 and learn how to write them step by step. 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