Meaning and Usage
"친척" refers to relatives or family members related by blood or marriage. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation to talk about family gatherings, relationships, and social events involving extended family.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "친척" when discussing holidays, weddings, or family reunions. It can refer to both close and distant relatives.
Collocations and Patterns
- 친척 집 (relative's house): used when visiting or staying at a relative's home.
- 친척 모임 (relative gathering): refers to family meetings or reunions.
- 친척 중에 (among relatives): used to specify something about a subset of relatives.
Register and Politeness
"친척" is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. It is a standard word without any special honorifics.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "친척" with "가족" (family). "가족" usually refers to immediate family members like parents and siblings, while "친척" includes extended family such as cousins, uncles, and aunts. Use "친척" when talking about relatives beyond the nuclear family.