가족
저는 가족이 네 명이에요.
I have four family members.
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, typically living together or maintaining close relationships.
가족끼리 모여서 저녁을 먹어요.
We eat dinner together as a family.
가족의 사랑은 가장 소중해요.
Family love is the most precious.
In Korean culture, '가족' often emphasizes close-knit relationships and mutual support, extending beyond the nuclear family.
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Pro Tip
Cultural Note
In Korea, familial duty (효도, hyodo) is a deeply ingrained value. Addressing elders with honorifics (e.g., 아버지/어머니 for parents) is common even in adulthood.
Gold Rule
Usage with Honorifics
When referring to your own family members in polite speech, use honorifics (e.g., 아버지 for father, 어머니 for mother) unless close to the listener.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 家族 (gajok), combining 家 (house, home) and 族 (clan, tribe). The term reflects the Confucian emphasis on familial bonds in Korean culture.
Usage Notes
Used broadly to refer to immediate family (parents, siblings, children) as well as extended family. In formal contexts, it can also denote a household or lineage.