Chinese · Family & People
家庭
jiātíng
Family
Beginnernoun
Definition
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
Example
我有一个幸福的家庭。
I have a happy family.
Etymology
家庭 (jiātíng) combines '家' (jiā), meaning 'home', and '庭' (tíng), meaning 'courtyard' or 'family', reflecting the intrinsic ties within familial spaces in Chinese society.
How & Where It’s Used
家庭 is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in written language, discussions about sociology, and family-related matters.