家里 (jiā lǐ) — home (as a place); at home
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'at home' or 'home' as a location, treating home as an inside space. Compare 家 (the household or family) and 家人 (family members).
noun
home (as a place)at home
Examples
- 。Wǒ jiā lǐ yǒu yì zhī māo.I have a cat at home.
- 家里？jiā lǐ De diàn huà hào mǎ shì duō shǎo?What is the home phone number?
- 。Tā zhōu mò yì bān dāi zài jiā lǐ.He usually stays at home on weekends.
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