an extended family is a family group which includes relatives such as uncles aunts and grand parents, as well as parents, children and brothers and sisters.
1.) A family group that consists of parents, children, and other close relatives, often living in close proximity. 家庭:由父母,孩子和其它近亲组成的家庭组合,常住得很近 2.)A group of relatives, such as those of three generations, who live in close geographic proximity rather than under the same roof. 亲属:一群亲属,如三代亲属,虽不住在一个屋里,却也住得很近