Chinese vocabulary: People & Family
15 Chinese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Chinese words you'll actually use for people & family — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Mei. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Family
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 妈妈 | ma ma | Mom |
| 爸爸 | ba ba | Dad |
| 哥哥 | ge ge | Brother |
| 姐姐 | jie jie | Sister |
| 奶奶 | nai nai | Grandma |
| 爷爷 | ye ye | Grandpa |
| 家人 | jia ren | Family |
Body Parts
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 头 | tou | Head |
| 手 | shou | Hand |
| 脚 | jiao | Foot |
| 眼睛 | yan jing | Eye |
| 嘴巴 | zui ba | Mouth |
| 心 | xin | Heart |
| 耳朵 | er duo | Ear |
| 头发 | tou fa | Hair |
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