Who is in your immediate family?
Your immediate family usually includes your closest relatives. These are the people you often live with or see regularly.
- Mother / Mum: 你的母亲。. Mum is more informal.
- Father / Dad: 你的父亲。. Dad is more informal.
- Parents: Both your mother 和 father.
- Sister: A female child of your parents.
- Brother: A male child of your parents.
- Siblings: 您的 brothers 和 sisters 一起。.
- Son: A male child.
- Daughter: A female child.
- Children: 您的 sons 和 daughters.
What about your extended family?
Extended family includes relatives beyond your immediate family. These are people like your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
- Grandmother / Granny / Grandma: 您的 mother's or father's mother. Granny 和 Grandma are informal.
- Grandfather / Granddad / Grandpa: 您的 mother's or father's father. Granddad 和 Grandpa are informal.
- Grandparents: Both your grandmother 和 grandfather.
- Aunt: 您的 mother's or father's sister.
- Uncle: 您的 mother's or father's brother.
- Cousin: 你孩子的 aunt 或 uncle. This word is used for both male and female relatives.
- Niece: 该 daughter 你的 brother 或 sister.
- Nephew: 该 son 你的 brother 或 sister.
How do we talk about marital status?
When discussing adults in a family, you might also talk about their marital status. These words describe relationships between partners.
- Husband: A married man.
- Wife: A married woman.
- Married: Having a husband 或 wife.
- Single: Not married.
- Divorced: Legally separated from a husband 或 wife.
| Formal | Informal (UK English) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Mum |
| Father | Dad |
| Grandmother | Granny / Grandma |
| Grandfather | Granddad / Grandpa |
| Siblings | Brothers and sisters |
| Children | Kids |
示例
- My mum and dad are coming to visit this weekend.
- I have one brother and two sisters; we are a big family.
- My grandparents live in a small town.
- She is my aunt, and her children are my cousins.
- My uncle works as a teacher.
- They have two children, a son and a daughter.
- My niece is starting university next year.
- He is married to my sister. He is my brother-in-law.
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西班牙语母语者常犯的错误
Using "relatives" instead of "parents": In Spanish, "mis padres" means "my parents." However, some learners might incorrectly translate this as my relatives.
- 正确： My parents are visiting. (Meaning: my mother and father)
- 错误： My relatives are visiting. (Meaning: any family member, not specifically mother and father)
Gender for "cousin": In Spanish, you have "primo" and "prima." In English, cousin is used for both.
- 正确： My cousin is coming. (Can be male or female)
- 错误： My male cousin is coming. (Not necessary, just my cousin is enough unless you need to specify)
Using "grandparents" for one grandparent: Grandparents is plural.
- 正确： My grandmother is very kind.
- 正确： My grandparents are visiting.
- 错误： My grandparent is visiting. (If referring to only one, use grandmother 或 grandfather)
常见问题
What is the difference between mum 和 mother?
Mother is the formal word for a female parent. Mum （或 Mom in American English) is an informal, affectionate term used in everyday conversation. You would use mother in formal writing or when speaking generally, but mum when talking directly to or about your own mother.
'我的父母'用英语怎么说？
You simply say my parents. This refers to both your mother 和 father. Do not use my relatives if you mean specifically your mother 和 father, as relatives can mean any family member.
What about 'in-laws' in English?
In-laws are your spouse's family members. For example, your husband's mother 是你的 mother-in-law, and your wife's brother 是你的 brother-in-law. This term is very common.
Why is learning family vocabulary important for B1 English?
At B1 level, you need to be able to describe personal experiences and talk about your life. Family is a central part of many people's lives, so knowing these words allows you to participate in common conversations, introduce your family members, and understand stories about others. It helps you build stronger connections and communicate more naturally.
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