Quickly find Chinese family titles, never call relatives by the wrong name again
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Bidirectional Query
Supports both "What do I call them" and "What do they call me"
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Dialect Support
Includes regional dialect terms like Cantonese, Hokkien, etc.
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About Chinese Kinship Terms
When meeting relatives you don't see often, it can be awkward not knowing how to address them properly. This Chinese Relative Relationship Calculator helps you quickly find the correct family titles. The tool supports various regional naming conventions - for example, you can call your father "Baba", "Laoye", "Dad", or "Father".
Chinese kinship terminology is based on blood and marriage relationships, with clear distinctions by seniority and generation. Elders include terms like aunt, uncle, and in-laws; peers include siblings and cousins; juniors include nephews and nieces. The complex in-law relationships in Chinese culture have produced a rich system of titles that is a unique feature of Chinese civilization.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to use the relative relationship calculator?
Starting from 'Me', select relative relationships step by step (e.g., father's older brother's son). The system automatically calculates the title. Click the relationship buttons below to build the chain, then click 'Calculate' to get the correct title.
How many generations of relatives are supported?
Supports both lineal and collateral relatives, capable of calculating complex multi-generational relationships. Includes paternal, maternal, and in-law family relationships, covering from great-grandparents to grandchildren.
Why are there multiple titles for the same relationship?
Different regions in China have different dialects, so the same relationship may have different titles. For example, maternal grandmother is called 'Laolao' in the north and 'Waipo' or 'Apo' in the south. This tool includes common titles from various regions.
How are in-law relationships calculated?
Relatives of your spouse are calculated as in-laws, such as father-in-law and mother-in-law. Select 'Husband' or 'Wife' first, then select the corresponding relative. For example: wife's father = Yuefu (father-in-law), husband's mother = Popo (mother-in-law).
What is the difference between Tang and Biao relatives?
Tang relatives are paternal same-surname relatives (children of father's brothers), while Biao relatives are maternal or paternal different-surname relatives (children of father's sisters or mother's siblings). Tang siblings usually share the same surname, while Biao siblings usually have different surnames.
Is this tool really free? Are there any hidden charges?
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