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描述家庭Describing Family

向他人介绍和描述自己的家庭成员 This scene includes 8 dialogue turns across 1 conversation path, helping you practice with 朋友.

Foundation · 基础8 phrasesBasic 基础

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Talking About Family · 聊家庭

basic

So, do you have a big family?

那,你家人多吗?

You

Not really. There are four of us — my parents, my sister, and me.

不算多。我们家四口人——父母、姐姐和我。

💡 英文描述家庭人数时,常说 'There are X of us'。

Is your sister older or younger than you?

你姐姐/妹妹比你大还是小?

You

She's two years older. She's married and has a little boy.

她大我两岁。她已经结婚了,有一个小男孩。

Oh, so you're an uncle! How old is your nephew?

哦,那你是舅舅啦!你外甥多大了?

You

He just turned three. He's really cute and full of energy.

他刚满三岁。特别可爱,精力充沛。

That's such a fun age! Do your parents live nearby?

那个年纪真有趣!你父母住在附近吗?

You

No, they still live back in China. I visit them once or twice a year.

不是,他们还住在中国。我每年回去看他们一两次。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

big family

大家庭/家人多

older or younger

比你大还是小

uncle

叔叔/舅舅

nephew

侄子/外甥

such a fun age

那个年纪真有趣

live nearby

住在附近

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 英文描述家庭人数时,常说 'There are X of us'。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "describing family" in English?
You can start with: "Not really. There are four of us — my parents, my sister, and me." (不算多。我们家四口人——父母、姐姐和我。). Tip: 英文描述家庭人数时,常说 'There are X of us'。
What will staff/locals say to you during "describing family"?
You may hear: "So, do you have a big family?" (那,你家人多吗?).
How many English phrases are in this "Describing Family" scene?
This scene contains 8 dialogue turns across 1 conversation flow, covering talking about family.
Are there cultural tips for "describing family" in English-speaking countries?
英文描述家庭人数时,常说 'There are X of us'。

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