介绍远亲关系 Introducing Distant Relatives jièshào yuǎnqīn guānxi

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：你知道我们家和李家是远亲吗？
B：真的吗？我怎么不知道？
A：是啊，我们家和李家是八竿子打不着的远亲，是爷爷辈分的人沾亲带故的。
B：那这么说，我们和李家的小孩也算是远房表兄弟姐妹了？
A：对啊，虽然关系很远，但毕竟还是有血缘关系的。
B：那以后有机会可以多走动走动。
A：好啊，有机会一定去李家拜访。

拼音

A：nǐ zhīdào wǒmen jiā hé lǐ jiā shì yuǎnqīn ma？
B：zhēn de ma？wǒ zěnme bù zhīdào？
A：shì a，wǒmen jiā hé lǐ jiā shì bā gān zi dǎ bù zhào de yuǎnqīn，shì yéye bèi fēn de rén zhān qīn dài gù de。
B：nà zème shuō，wǒmen hé lǐ jiā de xiǎohái yě shì yuǎnfáng biǎo xiōngdì jiěmèi le？
A：duì a，suīrán guānxi hěn yuǎn，dàn bìjìng háishì yǒu xuèyuán guānxi de。
B：nà yǐhòu yǒu jīhuì kěyǐ duō zǒudòng zǒudòng。
A：hǎo a，yǒu jīhuì yīdìng qù lǐ jiā bàifǎng。

English

A: Did you know that our family and the Li family are distant relatives?
B: Really? I didn't know that.
A: Yes, our family and the Li family are distantly related; our grandparents' generation were related.
B: So that means we and the children of the Li family are distant cousins?
A: Yes, although the relationship is very distant, we still have a blood relationship.
B: Then we should visit each other more often in the future.
A: Okay, we'll definitely visit the Li family when we have a chance.

Dialogues 2

中文

English

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Common Phrases

远亲

yuǎnqīn

Distant relative

Cultural Background

中文

在中国文化中，远亲关系通常指血缘关系比较疏远，可能隔了好几代的亲戚。

拼音

zài zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng，yuǎnqīn guānxi tōngcháng zhǐ xuèyuán guānxi bǐjiào shūyuǎn，kěnéng gé le hǎo jǐ dài de qīnqi。

English

In Chinese culture, distant relatives usually refer to relatives with a relatively distant blood relationship, possibly separated by several generations. The level of interaction can vary greatly based on family tradition and geographic proximity.

In Chinese culture, the concept of distant relatives carries significant cultural weight, often implying a sense of shared heritage and community. While the frequency of interaction may be limited, the acknowledgment of the relationship remains important.

The definition of 'distant relative' can be quite flexible, depending on the context and family's traditions. What is considered distant for one family may be closer for another.

Advanced Expressions

中文

我们虽然是远亲，但彼此之间一直保持着联系。

我们家族和他们家是世交，也算是远亲了。

虽然是远房亲戚，但逢年过节我们还是会互相问候。

拼音

wǒmen suīrán shì yuǎnqīn，dàn bǐcǐ zhī jiān yīzhí bǎochí zhe liánxì。

wǒmen jiāzú hé tāmen jiā shì shìjiāo，yě suànshì yuǎnqīn le。

suīrán shì yuǎnfáng qīnqi，dàn féngniánguòjié wǒmen háishì huì hùxiāng wènhòu。

English

Although we're distant relatives, we've always kept in touch.

Our family and theirs have been friends for generations, so we're also distant relatives.

Even though they're distant relatives, we still greet each other during the holidays.

Cultural Taboos

中文

不要在不熟悉的情况下，贸然询问对方的家庭关系，以免造成尴尬。

拼音

búyào zài bù shúxī de qíngkuàng xià，màorán xúnwèn duìfāng de jiātíng guānxi，yǐmiǎn zàochéng gānggà。

English

Avoid abruptly asking about someone's family relationships if you're not familiar with them to prevent awkwardness.

Key Points

中文

介绍远亲关系时，要根据场合和对方的熟悉程度选择合适的表达方式。

拼音

jièshào yuǎnqīn guānxi shí，yào gēnjù chǎnghé hé duìfāng de shúxī chéngdù xuǎnzé héshì de biǎodá fāngshì。

English

When introducing distant relatives, choose the appropriate way of expressing yourself based on the occasion and your familiarity with the other person.

Practice Tips

中文

可以先从自己的家族关系开始介绍，逐步引出远亲关系。

可以运用一些图片或图表来辅助说明家族关系。

在介绍时，可以适当加入一些家族故事，使介绍更生动有趣。

拼音

kěyǐ xiān cóng zìjǐ de jiāzú guānxi kāishǐ jièshào，zhúbù yǐnchū yuǎnqīn guānxi。

kěyǐ yòngyòng yīxiē túpiàn huò túbiǎo lái fǔzhù shuōmíng jiāzú guānxi。

zài jièshào shí，kěyǐ shìdàng jiārù yīxiē jiāzú gùshì，shǐ jièshào gèng shēngdòng yǒuqù。

English

You can start by introducing your own family relationships, gradually leading to distant relatives.

You can use pictures or charts to help illustrate family relationships.

When introducing, you can add some family stories to make the introduction more vivid and interesting.