
Introduction
Family is an important part of every child’s life. In this chapter, children will learn how to say common family member names in Mandarin. It’s a great way to build emotional connections while growing vocabulary!
👨👩👧👦 1. Family (家庭 – Jiā tíng) Words in Mandarin
✨ 2. Simple Sentences to Practice
这是我的妈妈。Zhè shì wǒ de mā ma. – This is my mom.
我爱我的家人。Wǒ ài wǒ de jiā rén. – I love my family.
他是我的弟弟。Tā shì wǒ de dì di. – He is my younger brother.
🎯 Encourage children to introduce their family members using the words they’ve learned.
🖍️ 3. Fun Learning Activities
Draw Your Family Tree: Label each person in Mandarin.
Matching Game: Match family terms with pictures.
Role Play: Act out greetings with each family member.
Conclusion
Learning family words helps children talk about the people they love most. It’s a meaningful way to make language personal and memorable.
Download your “My Family” Printable Worksheet from Little Rainbow Artwork to practice writing and identifying family members in Mandarin.