nephew
/ˈnefjuː/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1125 in the learning path
侄子；外甥
Definitions
n. A son of your sibling or your spouse's sibling.
侄子；外甥
Example
My nephew proudly showed me his new bicycle.
我的侄子自豪地给我看他的新自行车。
Looking after a nephew or niece can help young adults understand the responsibilities of raising children.
照顾侄子或侄女可以帮助年轻人理解养育孩子的责任。
Collocations
- young nephew
- nieces and nephews
Usage tip
nephew 指男性晚辈；女性对应词是 niece。
FAQ
- What does nephew mean?
- A son of your sibling or your spouse's sibling.
- How is nephew pronounced?
- UK /ˈnefjuː/, US /ˈnefjuː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
