How to Say ‘A family of four’ in Traditional Chinese
一家四口
yī jiā sì kǒu
[ee jyah suh koe]
💬 Usage Tip: [一家四口] is a set way to say "a family of four," with [口] used for counting family members. You can swap the number: [一家三口], [一家五口].
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number one.
我們是一家四口，想坐大一點的桌子。
We are a family of four and would like a bigger table.
家
jiā
[jyah]
family; household
Refers to a family unit or household.
我們是一家四口，所以需要寬敞一點的位子。
We are a family of four, so we need a more spacious seat.
四
sì
[suh]
four
The number four.
我們一家四口，想訂室內座位。
We are a family of four and want to reserve indoor seating.
口
kǒu
[koe]
person (for family members)
A measure word used for counting family members in expressions like 'family of four.'
我們一家四口，請安排靠裡面的位子。
We are a family of four; please arrange seats farther inside.
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