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Be careful not to confuse 傢 (jiā) with 家 (jiā), which means 'home' or 'family'. It is important to use the correct tone to convey the intended meaning—using a neutral or negative tone can help emphasize the stubbornness implied by 傢.
While 傢 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, its meaning connects with commonly studied adjectives and descriptions of personality traits. Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe character traits, linking it with words like 固执 (gùzhí) meaning 'stubborn' or 顽固 (wángù) meaning 'obstinate'.
Learners often confuse 傢 (jiā) with 家 (jiā) due to their similar pronunciation and appearance. For example, saying '他是一个家的人' (Tā shì yīgè jiā de rén) incorrectly implies he is a home person instead of saying '他是一个傢的人' (Tā shì yīgè jiā de rén) to imply he is stubborn.
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Etymology of 傢
Phonosemantic compound. 宀 represents the meaning and 豕 represents the sound.
person
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How to say stubborn, obstinate, intransigent in Chinese
“stubborn, obstinate, intransigent” in Chinese is傢
The character 傢 (jiā) primarily means 'stubborn' or 'obstinate'. It is often used to describe a person who is unwilling to change their opinion or behavior, even in the face of good reasons to do so. This character can be used in both informal and formal contexts, often conveying a sense of stubbornness that may be perceived negatively.
When to use 傢
Be careful not to confuse 傢 (jiā) with 家 (jiā), which means 'home' or 'family'. It is important to use the correct tone to convey the intended meaning—using a neutral or negative tone can help emphasize the stubbornness implied by 傢.
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Learners often confuse 傢 (jiā) with 家 (jiā) due to their similar pronunciation and appearance. For example, saying '他是一个家的人' (Tā shì yīgè jiā de rén) incorrectly implies he is a home person instead of saying '他是一个傢的人' (Tā shì yīgè jiā de rén) to imply he is stubborn.
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You can say '他很傢' (Tā hěn jiā), meaning 'He is very stubborn.'
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