How to call your relations

Language Log 2025-01-30

Summary:

In the last few years I've noticed a number of apps that can be used to figure out the proper terms to refer to your relations in Chinese.  Of course, this is a problem in all languages.  For example, who is your "second cousin twice removed"?  Some people care about these things and are good […]

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Authors:

Victor Mair

Date tagged:

01/30/2025, 21:40

Date published:

01/30/2025, 20:27