How to Say ‘A family of four’ in Traditional Chinese
一家四口
yī jiā sì kǒu
[ee jyah suh ko]
💬 Usage Tip: [一家四口] is a fixed-feeling way to say [a family of four], using [口] for members of a household. The same pattern works with other numbers too, like [一家三口] or [一家五口].
Phrase Breakdown
一家
yī jiā
a family; one household
Refers to one family or household.
他們是一家人。
They are one family.
Words in this phrase
一
yī
[ee]
one; a
The number one; in this phrase it helps form 'one family' or 'a family.'
一家四口想訂靠窗的位子。
A family of four wants to reserve a window seat.
家
jiā
[jyah]
family; household
Refers to a family or household; often used when talking about a whole family dining together.
這一家四口今天要外出吃飯。
This family of four is going out to eat today.
四口
sì kǒu
four people in a family
口 is used as a measure word for family members in this expression.
我們家四口人。
There are four people in our family.
Words in this phrase
四
sì
[suh]
four
The number four; here it describes the size of a family group.
一家四口需要比較大的桌子。
A family of four needs a bigger table.
口
kǒu
[ko]
member(s) of a family; mouths
Used in family counting expressions like '一家四口,' meaning four family members.
一家四口已經先打電話預約了。
The family of four already called ahead to make a reservation.
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