Lesson 1: Family

Immediately family = nuclear family

She invited only her immediately family to the small, private wedding ceremony.

gia đình ruột thịt (bao gồm ba, mẹ và anh chị em ruột)

Extended family

During the holidays, our house is filled with members of the extended family.

đại gia đình (bao gồm ông bà, cô chú bác, cậu, mợ…)

Family tree

The family tree revealed that they were distantly related to a famous historical figure.

sơ đồ gia đình để chỉ mối quan hệ giữa các thành viên trong gia đình (gia phả)

Distant relative

At the family reunion, I met a distant relative I had never heard of before.

họ hàng xa

Loving family = close-knit family

Growing up in a loving family taught him the importance of kindness and compassion.

gia đình êm ấm

Dysfunctional family

Living in a dysfunctional family, she learned to become independent at a young age.

gia đình không êm ấm

Carefree childhood

The photo album is full of memories from a carefree childhood surrounded by friends and family.

tuổi thơ êm đềm

Troubled childhood

Her troubled childhood left lasting scars that she worked hard to heal.

tuổi thơ khó khăn

Bitter divorce

Their once happy marriage ended in a bitter divorce that left both parties devastated.

ly hôn (do có xích mích tình cảm)

Messy divorce

Their messy divorce was full of arguments and legal problems.

ly hôn và có tranh chấp tài sản

Mutual divorce/ separation

They decided on a mutual divorce, agreeing on the terms without much conflict.

ly hôn mà không có xảy ra tranh chấp

Broken home

The children from a broken home might face additional challenges in their social and emotional development.

gia đình tan vỡ

Single mother

The single mother worked two jobs to ensure her children had everything they needed.

người mẹ có con nhưng chưa lập gia đình (mẹ đơn thân)

Have/ get an abortion

After much consideration, she decided to get an abortion due to personal and health reasons.

phá thai

Family reunion

We have a family reunion every summer where relatives from all over the country come together.

gia đình đoàn tụ

Divorce settlement

The divorce settlement included provisions for child support and visitation rights.

giải quyết các vấn đề ly hôn

Custody of the children

He was worried about losing custody of the children due to his demanding work schedule.

quyền nuôi con

Grant joint custody

The decision to grant joint custody was made after both parents agreed it was best for the children.

vợ chồng cùng chia sẻ quyền nuôi con

Sole custody

Sole custody was given to the mother because the father lived in a different state and couldn't provide daily care.

chỉ vợ hoặc chồng có quyền nuôi con

Award sole custody

She was awarded sole custody of the children after proving it was in their best interest.

giao quyền nuôi con

Pay child support

She struggled to make ends meet when her ex-husband refused to pay child support.

trợ cấp tiền nuôi con

Be/ keep on good terms

= keep on (well) with sb

= get along with sb

= have a good relationship with sb

Even after their breakup, they managed to keep on good terms for the sake of their children.

mối quan hệ hòa nhã, lịch thiệp, chan hòa với ai

Get pregnant

They were thrilled when they found out she was able to get pregnant after trying for several years.

mang thai

Give the baby up for adoption

They chose to give the baby up for adoption because they felt they couldn't provide the necessary support.

đem con cho người ta nhận nuôi

Due date = baby is due

Her due date is in early December, so she’s preparing everything for the baby's arrival.

ngày dự sinh

Have the baby = give birth

She is excited to give birth to her first child next month.

sinh con

Adoptive parents

The adoptive parents welcomed the child into their home with open arms and lots of love.

bố mẹ nuôi

Raise the child = bring up the child

They worked hard to provide a stable environment in order to raise the child in a loving home.

nuôi nấng

Adopted child

Although I'm just an adopted child, they still love me like their biological child.

con nuôi

Birth mother (biological mother)

She met her birth mother for the first time after years of searching for her.

mẹ ruột

A/ the blue-eyed boy

Her parents treated him like the blue-eyed boy, always indulging his every wish.

đứa con cưng

Blue blood

Despite his blue blood heritage, he preferred a simple life away from the limelight.

dòng giống hoàng tộc

Naked-eyed

Naked-eyed, she could see the stars twinkling in the clear night sky without needing a telescope.

mắt thường

A spoiled child

They worried that giving her everything she wanted would turn her into a spoiled child.

đứa trẻ hư

Cold blood

He killed in cold blood without feeling any remorse.

máu lạnh

Bad blood

Despite working together, there is always bad blood between them.

ác ý

Fresh blood

The club welcomed fresh blood with open arms, hoping the new members would bring energy and enthusiasm.

số người mới nhập (vào một gia đình, một xã, một hội)

In warm blood

He made the decision in warm blood, letting his anger guide his actions.

nổi nóng, nổi giận

To be the same flesh and blood

He was surprised by the family resemblance; after all, they were the same flesh and blood.

cũng một dòng họ, cùng một dòng máu

To be near in blood

Family gatherings were special because everyone was near in blood, sharing the same heritage.

có họ gần

To be out for someone’s blood

The rival company was out for his blood after he exposed their mistakes.

hạ nhục ai, bôi nhọ ai

To stir one’s blood

The speech was so powerful that it stirred the blood of everyone in the audience.

cổ vũ ai, kích thích ai

To sweat blood

He had to sweat blood to finish the project on time, staying up late every night.

đổ mồ hôi sôi nước mắt

Blood is thicker than water

(tục ngữ) một giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lã

To breed (make,stir up) bad blood between persons

Spreading rumors and gossip can easily breed bad blood between friends.

gây sự bất hòa giữa người nọ với người kia

To make one’s blood boil

The unfair treatment he received at work really made his blood boil.

làm cho ai đó giận sôi máu