一家子 (yī jiā zi) — the whole family; the entire household
Definition
Refers to the whole family or household as a single unit, including parents, children, and relatives living together. Colloquial, warmer, and more inclusive than just saying 家人, which lists individual members.
noun
the whole familythe entire household
Examples
- 一家子。Wǒ men yī jiā zi dōu zhǔn bèi qù lǚ xíng.Our whole family is preparing to travel.
- 一家子。Tā yī jiā zi zhù zài běi jīng yǐ jīng shí nián le.Her entire family has lived in Beijing for ten years.
- ，一家子。Guò nián shí, yī jiā zi tuán jù zài yì qǐ chī nián yè fàn.During the New Year, the family gathers together to eat the reunion dinner.
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