Chinese Kinship Calculator
Find the correct Chinese family title based on relationship chain - a guide to traditional Chinese kinship system
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Siblings
Spouse
Children
What is Chinese Kinship Calculator?
The Chinese Kinship Calculator is a tool based on traditional Chinese culture that helps you quickly find the correct family titles. The Chinese kinship system is highly complex, distinguishing between paternal/maternal lineage, birth order, gender, and more. This tool calculates the proper title by building a relationship chain, helping you avoid awkward moments at family gatherings or weddings.
How to Use
- Forward mode: Click relation buttons to build the chain, see real-time results
- Reverse mode: Select a title to see the corresponding relationship chains
- Use quick relation buttons for common relations (e.g., grandfather, uncle, aunt)
- Use spouse relations to find in-law titles (e.g., father-in-law, sister-in-law)
FAQ
Why does my gender affect the title?
In Chinese culture, some in-law titles differ based on your gender. For example, your spouse's parents are called 'Yuefu/Yemu' (岳父岳母) if you're male, but 'Gonggong/Popo' (公公婆婆) if you're female.
What's the difference between Tang and Biao cousins?
Tang (堂) cousins are from the paternal side (children of father's brothers), while Biao (表) cousins are from the maternal side (children of mother's siblings) or children of father's sisters.
Why do some titles have multiple names?
China is a vast country, and different regions may have different local names for the same relative. For example, 'Bofu' (伯父) is called 'Daye' (大爷) in some places. This tool shows both the standard title and common aliases.