家里人 (jiā) — family members; one's household
Definition
Refers to members of your own household or close family — can include those living far away. More informal and personal than 家属 (jīashǔ, formal 'family members/dependants') or 亲人 (qīnrén, 'relatives' by blood/marriage).
noun
family membersone's household
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 家里人。Wǒ de jiā dōu zài běi jīng gōng zuò.All my family members work in Beijing.
- ，家里人。Guò nián shí, jiā huì jù zài yì qǐ chī nián yè fàn.During the New Year, family members gather for the New Year's Eve dinner.
- 家里人。Tā hěn xiǎng niàn yuǎn fāng de jiā.He misses his family members far away.
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