10 essential Mandarin Chinese phrases for talking about your family
Learn to introduce your family members and share basic details in Mandarin Chinese with these helpful phrases.
When meeting new people in China, it's common to exchange personal information, and family often comes up in conversation. Knowing how to talk about your family can help you build rapport and deepen connections. These phrases will equip you to introduce your parents, siblings, and other close relatives. Practice them to feel more confident when discussing your family during casual chats or more formal introductions.
What this lesson covers
Core Chinese words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Words 1–10
- 你好nee howHello
- 我有一个哥哥wuh yoh ee goh goh gohI have one older brother
- 我有一个姐姐wuh yoh ee goh jee eh jehI have one older sister
- 我有一个弟弟wuh yoh ee goh dee deeI have one younger brother
- 我有一个妹妹wuh yoh ee goh mei meiI have one younger sister
- 我没有兄弟姐妹wuh may yoh shee-ong dee jeh meiI don't have siblings
- 这是我的爸爸jeh shuh wuh duh bah bahThis is my dad
- 这是我的妈妈jeh shuh wuh duh mah mahThis is my mom
- 他/她是一位老师tah / tah shih ee way lao shihHe/She is a teacher
- 我的家人在中国wuh duh jeeah ren tzai JONG guohMy family is in China
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