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March 24, 2026
家庭jiātíng(jia1ting2)
家庭 (jiā tíng) refers to the concept of family or household, encompassing not just immediate relatives but also the living environment and social unit. It is commonly used in discussions about family dynamics, cultural values related to family, and domestic life in Chinese society.
Frequency#646DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 家庭 is deeply intertwined with Confucian values, emphasizing filial piety and family loyalty. Family gatherings during festivals like 春节 (Chūn Jié, Spring Festival) highlight the importance of familial bonds.
Memory Tip
Imagine a house (家, jiā) with a family (庭, tíng) gathered around a table. The character 家 looks like a roof over a home, while 庭 evokes the image of a courtyard where families spend time together, reinforcing the idea of togetherness.
Meanings of 家庭
jiātíng(jia1ting2)
1family
2household
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About 家庭
家庭Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#646Frequency Rank
户Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
家庭 (jiātíng) vs 家族 (jiāzú) — use 家庭 for the household unit or living environment, while 家族 refers specifically to the extended family or lineage.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a house (家, jiā) with a family (庭, tíng) gathered around a table. The character 家 looks like a roof over a home, while 庭 evokes the image of a courtyard where families spend time together, reinforcing the idea of togetherness.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 家庭 with 家 (jiā), which means 'home' or 'house'; 家庭 specifically refers to family as a social unit. In formal contexts, you might encounter it in discussions about social issues or policies affecting families, while in informal settings, it could come up in conversations about gatherings or events.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 家庭 connects with other words related to family and relationships, such as 亲戚 (qīn qī, relatives) and 朋友 (péng yǒu, friends). Focus on using it in sentences to describe family structure or dynamics to reinforce your understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 家庭 is deeply intertwined with Confucian values, emphasizing filial piety and family loyalty. Family gatherings during festivals like 春节 (Chūn Jié, Spring Festival) highlight the importance of familial bonds.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 家庭 with 夫妇 (fū fù, couple) when discussing family structures. Remember that 家庭 includes all family members, not just couples.
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Grammar Patterns of 家庭
家庭 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Cultural Notes for 家庭
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 家庭 is deeply intertwined with Confucian values, emphasizing filial piety and family loyalty. Family gatherings during festivals like 春节 (Chūn Jié, Spring Festival) highlight the importance of familial bonds.
Frequently Asked Questions about 家庭
家 refers to the physical house or home, while 家庭 specifically denotes the family unit living in that home.
Yes, 家庭 can refer to immediate and extended family members, encompassing the entire household.
家庭 is used in both formal and informal contexts, but it may appear more frequently in discussions about social issues.
