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Kinship appellation (symbol of family intimacy)

The importance of kinship

Kinship is a special form of interpersonal relationship and a symbol of family intimacy. Whether it is affection, friendship or love, affection plays an important role. In the traditional culture of China, kinship is particularly important. It not only represents family intimacy, but also shows people's respect and care for family members.

First, the classification of kinship terms

In China, kinship terms are very rich and varied, which can be classified according to the distance, age and gender of kinship. According to the distance of kinship, kinship can be divided into immediate relatives and collateral relatives. Immediate relatives include parents, children, brothers and sisters, and collateral relatives include grandparents, grandparents and uncles.

Second, the names of immediate family members.

1. Parents: Father's name is "Dad", "Dad" and "Dad", and mother's name is "Mom", "Mom" and "Mom".

2. Children: sons are called "sons", "daughters" and "daughters".

3. Brothers and sisters: the elder brother is called "elder brother", "elder brother" and "elder brother", and the younger brother is called "younger brother", "elder brother" and "younger brother". The elder sister is called "elder sister", "elder sister" and "elder sister", and the younger sister is called "younger sister" and "younger sister".

Third, the names of collateral relatives.

1. grandparents: grandpa is called "grandpa", "grandpa" and grandma is called "grandma", "grandma" and "old wet nurse".

2. Grandparents: Grandparents are called "Grandpa", "Grandpa" and "Grandpa", and grandmothers are called "Grandma", "Grandma" and "Grandma".

3. uncles and aunts: uncles are called "uncles", "uncles" and "uncles", and uncles are called "uncles", "uncles" and "uncles"; Aunties are called "aunties", "aunts" and "big sisters", while uncles are called "uncles", "uncles" and "big uncles".

Fourth, the change of kinship terms.

With the changes of the times and the development of society, kinship terms are constantly changing. In modern society, some kinship terms may not be so strict, and people pay more attention to the exchange of family and friendship, not just the form of address.

Fifth, the importance of kinship terms

Kinship is not only a sign of courtesy and respect, but also a symbol of family intimacy. By addressing relatives, we can show the close relationship and mutual respect between family members. Kinship appellation can also help people better understand and deal with family relations and enhance the feelings among family members.