Family: English Vocabulary List

used to suggest that family bonds are stronger and more significant than other relationships, indicating that familial ties should be prioritized over friendships or other associations

"Blood is thicker water."

"She chose to help her brother with his business, as blood is thicker than water."

used to highlight the notion that children often share similarities or traits with their parents or family members

"Children resemble their parents — the apple does not fall far from the tree."

"His stubbornness was identical to his father's — the apple does not fall far from the tree."

used to imply that bad parents are unlikely to raise good children

"Bad parents have bad kids."

"His upbringing was harsh and neglectful; a bad tree does not yield good apples."

used to imply that while raising children can bring happiness, it also brings a lot of responsibilities and worries

"Children bring worries too."

"The sleepless nights and constant demands confirmed that children are certain cares but uncertain comforts."

used to imply that poor men may lack material riches, but they can still find emotional fulfillment and pride in their children's accomplishments

"For those without money, children are their greatest wealth — children are poor men's riches."

"Although they had almost nothing financially, their proud parents knew that children are poor men's riches."

used to suggest that a parent's joy is not in their own achievements or possessions but in the well-being and happiness of their children

"A person with good children is truly blessed — happy is he that is happy in his children."

"She watched her daughter succeed and felt completely fulfilled — happy is he that is happy in his children."

used to suggest that one should make an effort to learn about one's roots and history in order to be wise

"Wise child knows father."

"Understanding your family history takes time; it is a wise child that knows its own father."