Definition
家人 (jiā rén) is the basic, everyday word for any family member. 亲人 (qīn rén) means 'close relative' and emphasizes blood ties or emotional closeness, while 家属 (jiā shǔ) is more formal and used in official or legal contexts (e.g., 'employee's family').
noun
family member
Examples
- 家人。Wǒ de jiā rén lái le.My family member(s) have come.
- 家人。Tā de jiā rén hěn duō.He has many family members.
- 家人。Wǒ ài wǒ de jiā rén.I love my family members.
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