🇨🇳 How to say

“family” in Chinese

家庭jiātíng
Illustration of "family" in a Chinese cultural setting
A warm living room where a family is gathered together. Parents are playing with their children on the floor, and a grandparent sits nearby, smiling. This scene shows the love and connection within a family.

Usage note

家庭 (jiātíng) means 'family' and refers to the people you live with or are related to. In Chinese culture, family is very important and often comes first in life.

Examples

  • 我爱我的家庭。

    I love my family.

  • 她有一个幸福的家庭。

    She has a happy family.

  • 家庭是最重要的。

    Family is the most important.

Quick check

What does "家庭" mean?

  • A. family
  • B. spring (season)
  • C. father
  • D. bird

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