- 走亲戚 zǒuqīnqi to visit relativesto visit relatives for a short stay or social call
- 串亲戚 chuànqīnqi to visit relativesto visit or drop by the homes of relatives; often used in a colloquial context or during holidays
- 亲戚朋友 qīnqipéngyou relatives and friendsone's family members and close acquaintances
- 熊亲戚 xióngqīnqi busybody relative(colloquial) a relative who pries into others' personal lives or causes trouble during family gatherings