How common it is
家 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say jiā slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
这个字可以用来指代家庭或家里的地方。比如，你可以说‘我家有三口人’。
这个字可以用来指代家庭或家里的地方。比如，你可以说‘我家有三口人’。
Context note
这个词经常出现在描述家庭成员、居住地或者日常生活的情境中。
这个词经常出现在描述家庭成员、居住地或者日常生活的情境中。
5 examples
我家住在城市里
Wǒ jiā zhuì xià chéng shì lǐ
My family lives in the city.
我们家有三个孩子
Wǒmen jiā yǒu sān gè háizi
Our family has three children.
周末我常回家
Zú wò rì wǒ cháng huí jiā
On weekends, I often go home.
我家的猫很可爱
Wǒ jiā de māo hěn kě ài
The cat at my house is very cute.
我爱我的家
Wǒ ài wǒ de jiā
I love my family/home.
5 mini stories
妈妈在家做饭。爸爸在看报纸。
Māma zài jiā chuàng fàn. Dàbà zài kàn bǎo zhǐ.
Mom is cooking at home. Dad is reading the newspaper.
妹妹在家里画画。哥哥在玩玩具。
Xiōngdì zài jīnɡuó huà huà. Gēge zài wán wǎnyào.
My younger sister is drawing at home. My brother is playing with toys.
我们一家人去公园玩。
Wǒmen yī jiā rén qù gōngyuán wán.
Our whole family went to the park to play.
爷爷奶奶住在乡下，离我家不远。
Lǎoyé nǎinai zhù zài xiāngxià, lí wǒ jiā bù yuǎn.
Grandpa and grandma live in the countryside, not far from my home.
我每天放学回家。
Wǒ měitiān xuéfá huí jiā.
I go home after school every day.