一家人
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Meaning: family members
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一家人
一家人 (yī jiā rén) translates to 'family members' or 'a family.' It refers to people who are related by blood or marriage, forming a household or close-knit group. Unlike the more general term 'family,' 一家人 often emphasizes the emotional bond and unity among members.
The character 一 (yī) means 'one,' 家 (jiā) means 'family' or 'home,' and 人 (rén) means 'person' or 'people.' Together, they literally mean 'one family's people,' highlighting the collective identity of a family unit.
一家人 is commonly used in daily conversation to describe one's relatives or to express the idea of being part of a family. It carries cultural significance in Chinese society, where family ties are deeply valued. Phrases like “我们是一家人” (wǒmen shì yī jiā rén) —
Example Sentences
我们是一家人，应该互相帮助。
We are family members, so we should help each other.
他把同事当作一家人来对待。
He treated his colleagues as if they were family members.