gaa1 ting4家庭
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Definition
Family; a household unit of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the social unit of people living together, often implying a sense of responsibility or shared life. While it can be used in formal contexts, it is equally common in casual conversation when discussing personal priorities or life milestones. It carries a warmer, more domestic connotation than the more abstract term 屋企人 which focuses on the individuals themselves.
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He values his family a lot and goes straight home after work.
When do you plan to start a family?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to refer to individual relatives. If you want to talk about your family members, use 屋企人 instead of 家庭.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
