English–Chinese
“in-laws” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyīn qīn
Example
下星期要去见我的姻亲。xià xīng qī yào qù jiàn wǒ de yīn qīn
I am going to see my in-laws next week.
How to say “in-laws” in Chinese
“In-laws” in Chinese is 姻亲 (yīn qīn).
A family tie created by marriage, linking a spouse and the other side of the family without requiring shared blood.
Example sentences with 姻亲
春节我们给姻亲带了礼物。chūn jié wǒ men gěi yīn qīn dài le lǐ wù
We brought gifts for our in-laws during Spring Festival.
Tips for using 姻亲
- In everyday Chinese, this broad term is less specific than a title such as mother-in-law or brother-in-law, so family conversations often use the exact relationship instead.