Meanings of 亲属
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近亲 (jìnqīn) refers specifically to close relatives, such as parents and siblings, while 亲属 (qīnshǔ) encompasses a broader range of family members, including distant relatives.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 亲属; the first character is pronounced with a high level tone, while the second is pronounced with a falling tone. Common collocations include 亲属关系 (relationship between relatives) and 亲属称谓 (terms of address for relatives).
Though 亲属 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to the HSK 3 and 4 level words like 家庭 (family) and 朋友 (friend). Students should focus on building vocabulary around family relationships to enhance comprehension.
Learners often confuse 亲属 with 朋友 (friend), mistakenly using 亲属 in contexts that refer to friendships. For example, saying '我有很多亲属' (I have many friends) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多朋友.'
Pronunciation of 亲属
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Component Characters
How to say kin in Chinese
“kin” in Chinese is亲属
亲属 (qīnshǔ) refers to one's relatives or family members, encompassing a broad range of kinship ties. This term is commonly used in contexts involving family discussions, legal matters, or social gatherings to denote relationships by blood or marriage.
When to use 亲属
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 亲属; the first character is pronounced with a high level tone, while the second is pronounced with a falling tone. Common collocations include 亲属关系 (relationship between relatives) and 亲属称谓 (terms of address for relatives).
亲属 or something close to it
近亲 (jìnqīn) refers specifically to close relatives, such as parents and siblings, while 亲属 (qīnshǔ) encompasses a broader range of family members, including distant relatives.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 亲属 with 朋友 (friend), mistakenly using 亲属 in contexts that refer to friendships. For example, saying '我有很多亲属' (I have many friends) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多朋友.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about 亲属
You can say, '我的亲属都住在这里。' (My relatives all live here.)
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