ci1 gaa1黐家
Jyutpingci1 gaa1
Yalechī gā
Definition
To love staying at home; home-loving or family-oriented.
colloquialfamilyhome
How it's used
This term carries a warm, slightly affectionate tone when describing someone who prefers the comfort of their own home over going out. It is often used to describe children or pets, but can also apply to adults who simply value domestic life. Unlike the negative connotation of being antisocial, this word highlights a strong attachment to the family unit or the home environment.
Examples
He is a homebody and likes to stay home with his family on holidays.
You were such a homebody when you were little, why do you go out to play so much now that you're older?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 黐線, which means crazy or insane. While both share the character 黐, the former refers to being attached to a place, while the latter describes someone whose behavior is erratic or nonsensical.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
