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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
全家quánjiāwhole familyHSK 2, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #4359, Easy
quánjiā(quan2jia1)quan jia T2
  1. 1whole family
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March 24, 2026

全家quánjiā(quan2jia1)

全家 (quánjiā) means 'whole family' or 'entire family.' It is commonly used to refer to all family members collectively, often in contexts of gatherings, celebrations, or discussions about family matters.

Strokes16Frequency#4359DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of family is highly valued, and gatherings such as family reunions are significant, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival, where the term 全家 is frequently used.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'whole' pie being shared among a 'family.' The '全' (quán) looks like a complete circle, symbolizing wholeness, while '家' (jiā) resembles a house, representing family. Together, they form the concept of your entire household enjoying something together.

Meanings of 全家

quánjiā(quan2jia1)
1whole family
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全家Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

全家 (quánjiā) vs 家庭 (jiātíng) — use 全家 when emphasizing all family members together, while 家庭 refers more to the family unit or household.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 全家 with just 家, which means 'home' or 'family' in a less inclusive sense. This term is more informal, so it's suitable for everyday conversations. Common collocations include '全家出游' (quánjiā chūyóu) meaning 'the whole family goes out for a trip.'

HSK Study Tips

While this term may not be explicitly listed in HSK, it incorporates basic vocabulary like 家, which is essential for HSK Level 1. Focus on its usage with family-related terms to build contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often forget the tone marks, writing it as 'quanjia' instead of 'quánjiā.' Additionally, some might use it incorrectly in formal contexts where a more specific term for relatives is expected.

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Component Characters

全quánall
HSK 46 strokes入
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家jiāhome
HSK 110 strokes宀
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How to say whole family in Chinese

“whole family” in Chinese is全家quánjiā

全家 (quánjiā) means 'whole family' or 'entire family.' It is commonly used to refer to all family members collectively, often in contexts of gatherings, celebrations, or discussions about family matters.

When to use 全家

Be careful not to confuse 全家 with just 家, which means 'home' or 'family' in a less inclusive sense. This term is more informal, so it's suitable for everyday conversations. Common collocations include '全家出游' (quánjiā chūyóu) meaning 'the whole family goes out for a trip.'

全家 or something close to it

全家 (quánjiā) vs 家庭 (jiātíng) — use 全家 when emphasizing all family members together, while 家庭 refers more to the family unit or household.

What learners get wrong

Learners often forget the tone marks, writing it as 'quanjia' instead of 'quánjiā.' Additionally, some might use it incorrectly in formal contexts where a more specific term for relatives is expected.

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You can say '我们全家一起吃饭' (Wǒmen quánjiā yīqǐ chīfàn), meaning 'Our whole family eats together.'

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