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Extended Family

Grandparents, aunts, and uncles

5words
15XP
6–10min

Cantonese has different terms for paternal and maternal grandparents. This shows how family relationships were traditionally tracked!

je4je2

paternal grandfather

je4je2gam1nin4baat3sap6seoi3

Grandpa is eighty this year

maa4maa4

paternal grandmother

maa4maa4hou2zung1ji3sik6haa1gaau2

Grandma loves eating shrimp dumplings

gung4gung1

maternal grandfather

gung4gung1zyu6hai2fu6gan6

Maternal grandfather lives nearby

po4po2

maternal grandmother

po4po2seng4jat6siu3

Maternal grandmother is always smiling

The distinction between paternal and maternal sides reflects traditional Chinese family structure. Let's practice!

suk1suk1

uncle (father's younger brother)

suk1suk1gam1jat6lai4ngo5dei6uk1kei2

Uncle is coming to our home today