How to Say ‘The whole family’ in Simplified Chinese
一家人
yī jiā rén
[ee jya ren]
💬 Usage Tip: [一家人] literally means "one family," but in use it often means "the whole family" or "family members as one unit." You can use it in phrases like [一家人一起吃饭].
🇨🇳 In China: Calling people [一家人] can feel warm and inclusive, especially with in-laws. It suggests closeness and shared belonging, not just blood relations.
Phrase Breakdown
一家人
yī jiā rén
[ee jya ren]
the whole family; one family
Refers to all the members of a family together, often with a warm emotional tone.
一家人能常常在一起吃饭很幸福。
It's very happy when the whole family can often eat together.
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