Learning language
Translation language
noun · B1 · often · UK/US

relative

relative

Meaning of relative

English

a person who is part of your family

中文

有血缘或婚姻关系的亲属

relative

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈrelətɪv/
American English
/ˈrelətɪv/

relative with Chinese translation

relative usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This relative lives in Shanghai.

这位亲戚住在上海。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

We're going to visit a relative.

我们要去看一位亲戚。

relative synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between relative, family member, relation, kin, and in-law

🇬🇧English

member of the family; slightly more descriptive

A1often

ENOnly immediate family members may attend.

🇬🇧English

same meaning, but less common; usually means 'connection'

A2often

ENI have a relation who lives in Manchester.

Advanced: broader words

K
🇬🇧English
kin

formal or literary word for family collectively

A2rare word

ENHe looked after his kin after the accident.

I
🇬🇧English
in-law

relative by marriage; narrower

A2often

ENHis in-laws live nearby.

Learn by topic

relative belongs to the topic "Family Relationships →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

Related words and lists for relative

Questions about this word

relative meaning: what does it mean?

a person who is part of your family

relative pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

relative is pronounced as /ˈrelətɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

relative definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

这位亲戚住在上海。 Translation: This relative lives in Shanghai.

Is relative part of Family Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, relative can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is relative part of Family Members vocabulary?

Yes, relative can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn relative in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy