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Unit 1: Families in Different Societies

AP Chinese Language and Culture — Note Packet

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Key Terms

大家庭 (dàjiātíng)

Refers to the traditional _______ family, where multiple generations live together or in close proximity.

核心家庭 (héxīn jiātíng)

The modern, most common family type consisting of only _______ and their children, similar to nuclear families in Western countries.

角色 (juésè) & 责任 (zérèn)

_______ (juésè) are the parts individuals play within the family, while _______ (zérèn) are the duties they are expected to fulfill.

价值观 (jiàzhíguān)

The core _______ that act as guiding principles for family interactions and decisions, such as harmony and respect.

集体主义 (jí tǐ zhǔ yì)

A cultural value where the well-being of the _______ (especially the family) often takes precedence over individual desires.

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