| George, just remember, Chinese are connected to all their cousins, and all the cousins are consider to be extended brothers and sisters. So, it is not unsual to have these kind of confusing relationship. I have been a great aunt since I was 8 years old. I think my title may have to be jagged up to about great great aunt by now. Those people who called me great great aunts are my grandpa's cousin's decendents. My Grandpa was the youngest in his generations. His oldest cousin is about 57 years older than him, he neices and nephews are good 30+ years older than him, and his grand neices and nephews are 10+ years older than him. so, yes, it can be dog gone confusing when it comes to the extended family relationship in Chinese, but within the immediate family, it is quite easy. |