How to Say ‘The whole family’ in Traditional Chinese
闔家
hé jiā
[huh-jyah]
💬 Usage Tip: 闔家 is a set phrase meaning 'the whole family,' used mostly in greetings and formal wishes. In everyday speech, people are more likely to say 全家.
Phrase Breakdown
闔家
hé jiā
[huh-jyah]
the whole family; the entire household
A more formal/polite term often used in greeting messages (cards, texts): 闔家… = “(to) your whole family…”
新年快樂，祝你闔家平安健康！
Happy New Year—wishing your whole family peace and good health!
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