sang1甥
Jyutpingsang1
Yalesāng
Definition
One's sister's child; a nephew or niece.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Distinguishing between maternal and paternal sides is crucial in Cantonese kinship terms. Use 甥 to refer specifically to the children of one's sisters, whereas the children of one's brothers are referred to as 姪. This distinction is strictly maintained in traditional family structures and formal address.
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go3個goExamples
My nephew really likes playing with toys.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 甥 with 姪. Remember that 甥 is for your sister's children, while 姪 is for your brother's children.
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