English–Chinese
“parents-in-law” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng pó
Example
下个月我的公婆要来住一周。xià gè yuè wǒ de gōng pó yào lái zhù yì zhōu
My parents-in-law are coming to stay for a week next month.
How to say “parents-in-law” in Chinese
“Parents-in-law” in Chinese is 公婆 (gōng pó).
The parental pair connected to a husband, treated as a single family relationship.
Example sentences with 公婆
春节我会和公婆一起吃年夜饭。chūn jié wǒ huì hé gōng pó yì qǐ chī nián yè fàn
During the Spring Festival, I will have New Year's Eve dinner with my parents-in-law.
Tips for using 公婆
- When a conversation compares the husband's family with the wife's family, the side-specific wording carries information that English usually leaves to context.