Definition
亲戚 (qīn qi) refers generally to any relative, including extended family. 亲人 (qīn rén 'close relative') is more specific, usually meaning immediate family members you are emotionally close to. 亲属 (qīn shǔ 'family relation') is more formal and used in official or legal contexts.
noun
relative (family relation)
Measure word · 门, 个, 位
Examples
- 亲戚。Wǒ yǒu hěn duō qīn qi.I have many relatives.
- 亲戚。Zhè wèi qīn qi shì wǒ de āyí.This relative is my aunt.
- ，亲戚。Guònián de shíhou, wǒmen huì qù kàn qīn qi.During the New Year, we go to visit relatives.
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