daai6 gaa1 ting4大家庭
Jyutpingdaai6 gaa1 ting4
Yaledaaih gā tìhng
Definition
Big family or extended family.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers to a household with many members, often spanning several generations living under one roof. It carries a positive connotation of warmth, support, and a bustling home environment. While it can describe a literal large family, it is also frequently used metaphorically to describe a close-knit group or company that functions like a family.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He lives in a big family, it is very lively.
Are you from a big family?
Related words
Common phrases
come from a big family
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Grammar guides
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