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How to Say ‘Four people in the family’ in Traditional Chinese

四口

sì kǒu

[suh ko]

💬 Usage Tip: [口] is a counting word used for people within a family, so [四口] means [four family members]. You'll often see it in [一家四口] rather than by itself.

Phrase Breakdown

[suh]

four

The number four; here it describes the size of a family group.

Example

我們四口都要吃素。

All four of us are vegetarian.

kǒu

[ko]

member(s) of a family; mouths

Used in family counting expressions like '一家四口,' meaning four family members.

Example

一家四口一起訂位比較方便。

It’s more convenient for a family of four to reserve together.

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