Introduction
Family is a big part of life and culture. In this chapter, we will learn how to introduce our family members in Mandarin. These basic terms will help children describe their families clearly and confidently.
1. Key Vocabulary
- 爸爸 (bà ba) — Father
- 妈妈 (mā ma) — Mother
- 兄弟 (xiōng dì) — Brothers (Sibling)
- 姐妹 (jiĕ mèi) — Sisters (Sibling)
- 哥哥 (gē ge) — Older Brother
- 姐姐 (jiĕ jie) — Older Sister
- 妹妹 (mèi mei) — Younger Sister
- 弟弟 (dì di) — Younger Brother
- 一家人 (yì jiā rén) — One family
2. Example Sentences
- 我有一个哥哥。 (Wǒ yǒu yīgè gēgē.) — I have an older brother.
- 我爸爸是医生。 (Wǒ bàba shì yīshēng.) — My father is a doctor.
- 我爱我的家人。 (Wǒ ài wǒ de jiā rén.) — I love my family.
3. Fun Activities
- Family Tree Craft: Create a simple family tree and label each member in Chinese.
- Role-Playing: Kids can introduce their family members to classmates using Mandarin.
- Drawing Time: Draw pictures of family members and write their Chinese names underneath.
Conclusion
Learning to talk about family helps kids build confidence and strengthen their conversational Mandarin skills. Practice every day by talking about your own family in Chinese!
Download our free printable worksheets from Little Rainbow Artwork to practice writing and remembering family-related Chinese words!
