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March 24, 2026
姪zhí(zhi2)
The character 姪 (zhí) refers specifically to a niece, which is the daughter of one's sibling. This term is commonly used in family contexts to identify female relatives, distinguishing them from other familial terms. Understanding this term is important for discussing family relationships in Mandarin.
Strokes9Radical女Frequency#50366DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, family hierarchy and relationships are of great importance, and terms like 姪 reflect the significance placed on familial ties. Understanding these terms can enhance one's understanding of social dynamics in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of 姪 as a 'sister's child'—the radical 女 (woman) signifies femininity, linking it to the idea of a niece. Visualize a woman (sister) holding a child (her daughter) to remember that 姪 is specifically about a niece.
Meanings of 姪
zhí(zhi2)
1niece
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女Radical
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Quick Contrast
侄 (zhí) vs 姪 (zhí) — use 姪 for a niece (sister's daughter) and 侄 for a nephew (brother's son).
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 姪 as a 'sister's child'—the radical 女 (woman) signifies femininity, linking it to the idea of a niece. Visualize a woman (sister) holding a child (her daughter) to remember that 姪 is specifically about a niece.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 姪 with other familial terms such as 侄 (zhí), which means 'nephew.' It is important to use 姪 in informal and familial contexts, while avoiding it in formal discussions where more general terms might be used.
HSK Study Tips
Although 姪 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to other family-related terms that are essential for HSK levels. Students should focus on memorizing family terms to improve their conversational skills surrounding personal topics.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, family hierarchy and relationships are of great importance, and terms like 姪 reflect the significance placed on familial ties. Understanding these terms can enhance one's understanding of social dynamics in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 姪 to refer to nephews, which should be corrected to 侄. Another common error is using 姪 in formal contexts where a more general term like 'family member' would be appropriate.
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Cultural Notes for 姪
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In Chinese culture, family hierarchy and relationships are of great importance, and terms like 姪 reflect the significance placed on familial ties. Understanding these terms can enhance one's understanding of social dynamics in Chinese society.
Word Family of 姪
Words Containing This Character11
侄子zhízinephew姪子
侄女niece姪女
侄zhínephew by the male line
侄儿nephew姪兒
侄孙grandnephew姪孫
表侄son of a male cousin via female line表姪
堂侄nephew by the male line堂姪
侄女婿niece's husband姪女婿
侄媳妇nephew's wife姪媳婦
侄孙女grand niece姪孫女
表侄女daughter of a male cousin via female line表姪女
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Compound Meaning
What does 侄子 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 姪
In Chinese, 姪 (zhí) specifically means 'niece,' while 侄 (zhí) means 'nephew.'
Typically, 姪 is used in informal contexts among family and friends, rather than in formal discussions.
