Kinship Calculator
Chinese kinship terms
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Kinship engine: relationship.js (MIT)
About This Tool
Build a relationship chain and get the correct Chinese kinship title. Powered by the open-source relationship.js library (mumuy/relationship, MIT). English mode shows Chinese plus an approximate English label in parentheses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which relations are supported?
Parents, siblings, spouses, children, grandparents, in-laws, cousins, and many multi-step chains. Regional variants may still differ.
Why is my result different from colloquial usage?
Kinship terms vary by region. The underlying engine follows common simplified Chinese rules and may list alternate titles.
Why does English mode show Chinese first?
English mode shows approximate English kinship labels. Chinese titles are used internally by the relationship engine.
Is data uploaded?
No. Relationship chains are processed locally in your browser.