Vietnamese Family Vocabulary Quiz

Vietnamese Family Vocabulary

• Parents:

  • Cha (father)
  • Mẹ (mother)
  • Bố (father, informal)
  • Mẹ (mother, informal)
  • Cha đẻ (father)
  • Mẹ đẻ (mother)

• Siblings:

  • Anh (older brother)
  • Chị (older sister)
  • Em (younger brother/sister)
  • Em trai (younger brother)
  • Em gái (younger sister)
  • Anh trai (older brother, also used to mean "brother")
  • Chị gái (older sister, also used to mean "sister")

• Children:

  • Con trai (son)
  • Con gái (daughter)
  • Bé (baby, child, used for babies and young children)
  • Trẻ con (children, used for plural)

• Grandparents:

  • Ông (grandfather)
  • Bà (grandmother)
  • Ông nội (grandfather, from father's side)
  • Bà nội (grandmother, from father's side)
  • Ông ngoại (grandfather, from mother's side)
  • Bà ngoại (grandmother, from mother's side)

• Spouse:

  • Vợ (wife)
  • Chồng (husband)

• Extended Family:

  • Ông bà (grandparents, both)
  • Anh chị em ruột (brothers and sisters)
  • Cô (aunt)
  • Chú (uncle)
  • Bác (uncle or aunt, often used for older relatives)
  • Cháu (grandchild)
  • Anh em họ (cousins)
  • Dì (aunt)

• Other important terms:

  • Gia đình (family)
  • Nhà (family home/house)
  • Hôn nhân (marriage)

Family-related Expressions

• Greetings:
  • Chào gia đình (hello family)
  • Chào buổi sáng/chiều/tối gia đình (hello family in the morning/afternoon/evening)
• Showing affection:
  • Yêu con (love you, child)
  • Yêu gia đình (love you, family)
  • Anh/Chị yêu em (brother/sister, love you, sibling)
  • Anh/Chị yêu gia đình (brother/sister, love you, family)
  • Quan tâm đến gia đình (care for family)
• Expressing family relationship:
  • Đây là bố/mẹ/anh/chị/em/con của tôi (This is my father/mother/brother/sister/child)
  • Anh/Chị/em/con của tôi là (My brother/sister/child is)
  • Tôi là em của ... (I am the younger sibling of ...)
• Expressing care and well-being:
  • Chúc gia đình mạnh khỏe (Wishing the family good health/strength)
  • Chúc anh chị em luôn vui vẻ (Wishing siblings happiness)

Structure of Vietnamese Family

• Traditionally, the Vietnamese family is often close-knit and patriarchal with emphasis on filial piety, respect for elders, and strong family bonds.
• Extended families commonly live together.
• The roles within the family are often clearly defined with respect for seniority being a key aspect of interactions.

Important Considerations

• Honorifics: Using appropriate honorifics (e.g., prefixing words with "ông," "bà," depending on the person's age and relationship) is crucial for respectful communication.
• Informal vs. Formal: Informal terms ("bố," "mẹ") are used within close family circles, while more formal terms might be used with elders or in formal settings or with strangers or acquaintances.
• Cultural nuances: Cultural practices and values associated with family roles and interactions will vary depending on regional differences and context. Learning about common customs will help with further insight.