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家庭 (jiātíng) vs 家族 (jiāzú) — use 家庭 for the household unit or living environment, while 家族 refers specifically to the extended family or lineage.
Be careful not to confuse 家庭 with 家 (jiā), which means 'home' or 'house'; 家庭 specifically refers to family as a social unit. In formal contexts, you might encounter it in discussions about social issues or policies affecting families, while in informal settings, it could come up in conversations about gatherings or events.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 家庭 connects with other words related to family and relationships, such as 亲戚 (qīn qī, relatives) and 朋友 (péng yǒu, friends). Focus on using it in sentences to describe family structure or dynamics to reinforce your understanding.
Learners often confuse 家庭 with 夫妇 (fū fù, couple) when discussing family structures. Remember that 家庭 includes all family members, not just couples.
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How to say family in Chinese
“family” in Chinese is家庭
家庭 (jiā tíng) refers to the concept of family or household, encompassing not just immediate relatives but also the living environment and social unit. It is commonly used in discussions about family dynamics, cultural values related to family, and domestic life in Chinese society.
When to use 家庭
Be careful not to confuse 家庭 with 家 (jiā), which means 'home' or 'house'; 家庭 specifically refers to family as a social unit. In formal contexts, you might encounter it in discussions about social issues or policies affecting families, while in informal settings, it could come up in conversations about gatherings or events.
家庭 or something close to it
家庭 (jiātíng) vs 家族 (jiāzú) — use 家庭 for the household unit or living environment, while 家族 refers specifically to the extended family or lineage.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 家庭 with 夫妇 (fū fù, couple) when discussing family structures. Remember that 家庭 includes all family members, not just couples.
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Grammar Patterns of 家庭
家庭 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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据统计，大多数____有一到两个子女。
According to statistics, most families have one to two children.
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家 refers to the physical house or home, while 家庭 specifically denotes the family unit living in that home.
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