Family (家庭) is the foundation of Chinese society and culture.
In this lesson, you'll learn vocabulary for family members and how to describe your family.
Chinese family terms are very specific — different words for paternal vs. maternal relatives!
Chinese family terminology is the most specific in the world. There are different words for paternal grandmother (奶奶) vs. maternal grandmother (外婆), and older brother (哥哥) vs. younger brother (弟弟). Family structure and filial piety (孝顺) remain important values.