Definitions
- 1. sister's son
- 2. wife's sibling's son
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Common mistakes
注意：外甥常被误认为包括姐妹的儿子和女儿，其实姐妹的女儿应称外甥女。
Cultural notes
在中国家庭称谓中，外甥明确指姐妹的儿子，而兄弟的儿子称侄子，区分母系和父系亲属。
Example Sentences
1 shown他的 外甥 今年五岁了。
His sister's son is five years old this year.
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