cousin
/ˈkʌzən/
CEFR level A1Topic SocietyWord #460 in the learning path
堂兄弟姐妹；表兄弟姐妹
Definitions
n. A child of your aunt or uncle
堂兄弟姐妹；表兄弟姐妹
Example
My cousin taught me to ride a bicycle yesterday.
我的表姐昨天教我骑自行车。
Children who regularly spend time with their cousins may develop strong family bonds beyond their immediate household.
经常与堂表兄弟姐妹相处的孩子，可能与小家庭之外的亲人建立深厚感情。
Collocations
- a first cousin
- a distant cousin
- a younger cousin
Usage tip
不区分堂表、性别或长幼；需要时另加说明。
FAQ
- What does cousin mean?
- A child of your aunt or uncle
- How is cousin pronounced?
- UK /ˈkʌzən/, US /ˈkʌzən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
