家
jiāA family or household; a home or residence.
这是我的家。
This is my home.
他回到家了。
He returned home.
Can refer to a physical house or the people living there.
A person's family or lineage.
他是张家的人。
He is a member of the Zhang family.
Often used with surnames to denote family.
An expert or professional in a particular field (e.g., '医生家' for a doctor's family or profession).
他是音乐家。
He is a musician.
Commonly used to describe someone's occupation or expertise.
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💡Pro Tip
Family vs. Home
When used with a surname (e.g., '张家'), it refers to the family. Without a surname, it typically means 'home'.
⚡Gold Rule
Profession Usage
When referring to a profession, '家' is often used with the profession name (e.g., '音乐家' for musician).
📖Word Origin
The character '家' is composed of '宀' (roof) and '豕' (pig), symbolizing a home with domestic animals, representing a household.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to refer to a physical home, a family, or a profession. Context determines the specific meaning.