F2F Class Notes (Tony)

Vocabulary

That’s not what I mean.

What do you mean?

I mean…

Translate:

Wo bu shi zhe ge  yi si                       Ne Ge shi bu shenme Wo yisi

I not am this meaning –                     That is not what I mean.

extended family – family that is not your mother, father, brother, sister, grandparents

eg: My cousin’s wedding was the first time I met my extended family.

immediate family – very close family, like mother, father, brother, sister.

eg: Some of my immediate family members are living in Nanjing.

Step – (family member) Father, Mother, Son, Brother…

eg: I have two step-brothers. My mom’s new husband has two sons.

Older or younger sibling (brother or sister)

eg: I have two older sisters.

eg: I have younger and older cousins.

an Only Child

eg: I’m an only child. I don’t have siblings.

Kin – family

eg: Notify his next of kin, that he died in the hospital.

kinship terminology (family words) – the naming system for family members, useful when comparing different cultures

Chinglish: I met some trouble from a co-worker at my company. – I had some trouble with a co-worker.  I needed her assistance(help) for the analysis but she couldn’t provide the data I need.

I met a problem with my computer. – I had a problem with my computer

English: I’m gonna meet up with some friends later, you should come with us.    I haven’t met your mom yet, what is she like? Is she funny or serious?

Grammar

I don’t go there (Not Wrong, just not what you mean) – I will not go there