Kinship is a complex and interesting topic, especially in China, where each relative has a specific title, and it is also differentiated according to factors such as age, gender, generation, intimacy, etc. Sometimes, we don't figure it out ourselves, let alone foreigners. Today, we're going to talk about a common question: What is the name of Dad's aunt?
First of all, let's be clear that Daddy's aunt refers to Daddy's Daddy's sisters, that is, Grandpa's daughters. Such relatives are called aunts or aunts in China. The meaning of these two words is the same, only the dialect is different. Northerners generally use aunts, and southerners generally use aunts. Now, however, with more communication, both words can be used interchangeably.
So, why call aunt or aunt?Here's a little story. It is said that a long time ago, there was an emperor who had many sons, that is, many princes. These princes had their own wives, that is, many princesses. The princesses all wanted to curry favor with the emperor and win his favor, so they would give the emperor gifts, such as pearls, jade, silk, and so on. However, there was a princess who had nothing of value but a cow. She led the cow to the palace and offered fresh milk to the emperor. The emperor drank the milk, thought it was sweet, and was very happy, so he asked her who she was. She said that she was the wife of the prince and the daughter-in-law of the emperor. The emperor said, "You are my daughter-in-law, then your mother is my girl, and your sister is my aunt." From then on, the emperor called the princess's mother a girl, and the princess's sisters aunt. Later, the title was passed down and became a Xi.
Of course, this story is just a legend and may not be true, but it reflects a phenomenon that Chinese attach importance to and respect kinship. Dad's aunt, although not an immediate family, is also grandpa's bloodline and our elders, so we want to call her aunt or aunt to show our respect and affection for her.
If your dad has more than one aunt, you can also add numbers based on their ranking, such as the eldest aunt, the second aunt, etc. This way, you can tell their generation and age at a glance and also avoid confusion. However, if you are not sure about their ranking, you can also call your aunt or aunt directly, or add their names, such as Aunt Wang, Aunt Li, etc. In this way, there will be no rudeness.
In short, what is the name of Dad's aunt is an interesting and meaningful question. It not only reflects Chinese culture and traditions, but also reflects our respect and love for our relatives. I hope you can learn something from this and also maintain a harmonious relationship with your relatives.
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