How to Say ‘One family’ in Simplified Chinese
一家人
yī jiā rén
[ee jya ren]
💬 Usage Tip: [一家人] doesn't just mean a literal household; it can also mean "we're one family / on the same side." Chinese often uses family language this way to create warmth or solidarity.
Phrase Breakdown
一家人
yī jiā rén
[ee jya ren]
one family; the whole family; like one family
Refers to family members together, or describes people being very close like family.
我们像一家人一样互相帮助。
We help each other like one family.
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