家庭
jiātíngnoun★Beginner
formal
Family; household
家庭是社会的基本单位。
The family is the basic unit of society.
我们家庭聚会很开心。
We had a very happy family gathering.
💡
Refers to a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption living together.
Collocations
家庭关系family relationship家庭成员family member家庭教育family education
Synonyms
Related Phrases
家庭和睦phrase
harmonious family
家庭暴力phrase
domestic violence
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'家庭' is often used in formal contexts to discuss family structures, relationships, and social policies.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal writing, '家庭' is preferred over '家人' when referring to the family as a unit.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '家' (home) and '庭' (courtyard), originally referring to the physical space where a family lives, now commonly used to mean the family unit itself.
📝Usage Notes
Can refer to both the physical household and the social unit of family members.
Word Breakdown
家
home
root庭
courtyard
root✎ Noted on May 31, 2026ZH → EN