Meaning and Usage
"侄子" specifically refers to the son of one's brother in Chinese family terms. It is a common kinship term used in everyday conversation when talking about family members.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "侄子" in family settings, such as when discussing children of siblings, family gatherings, or describing relationships.
Collocations and Patterns
- 侄子今年 (nephew this year): used to specify age or events related to the nephew.
- 我的侄子 (my nephew): possessive form to talk about one's own nephew.
- 侄子喜欢 (nephew likes): to describe preferences or habits of the nephew.
Notes
"侄子" is gender-specific, referring only to a male nephew (brother's son). For a sister's son, the term "外甥" is used instead. Avoid confusing these two terms to maintain clarity in family relationships.