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侄子 (nephew) vs 外甥 (nephew, sister's son) — use 侄子 when referring to a brother's son, not a sister's.
Common mistakes include confusing 侄子 with 侄女, which refers to a niece. This term is used in both formal and informal situations, but it's always good to be clear about family relationships when using it. Pay attention to the tones; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK 6 word, 侄子 connects with other family-related vocabulary such as 兄弟 (brothers) and 姐妹 (sisters). Students should focus on mastering the usage of family terms to describe relationships accurately in conversations.
Learners often confuse 侄子 with 侄女 or 外甥, leading to incorrect relationships being described. For example, saying '我的侄女' (my nephew) is incorrect; it should be '我的侄子' for nephew and '我的侄女' for niece.
Pronunciation of 侄子
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How to say brother's son in Chinese
“brother's son” in Chinese is侄子
侄子 refers to the son of one's brother, commonly known as a nephew. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically when discussing family relations or when introducing someone in a familial setting.
When to use 侄子
Common mistakes include confusing 侄子 with 侄女, which refers to a niece. This term is used in both formal and informal situations, but it's always good to be clear about family relationships when using it. Pay attention to the tones; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.
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侄子 (nephew) vs 外甥 (nephew, sister's son) — use 侄子 when referring to a brother's son, not a sister's.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 侄子 with 侄女 or 外甥, leading to incorrect relationships being described. For example, saying '我的侄女' (my nephew) is incorrect; it should be '我的侄子' for nephew and '我的侄女' for niece.
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Grammar Patterns of 侄子
侄子 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
“把她从你的遗嘱中删去，”他的____催促道。
"Cut her out of your will," urged his nephew.
Example Sentences for 侄子 (2)
Frequently Asked Questions about 侄子
The word for 'niece' is 侄女 (zhí nǚ).
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