jat1 gaa1 daai6 sai3一家大細一家大细
Jyutpingjat1 gaa1 daai6 sai3
Yaleyāt gā daaih sai
Definition
The whole family, including both the elders and children.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Focuses on the collective unit of a family, emphasizing the inclusion of both the elderly and the young. It is frequently used when discussing outings, travel, or large gatherings where everyone is present. Unlike more formal terms for family, this expression carries a warm, communal tone that highlights the togetherness of the group.
Examples
Our whole family is going for dim sum tomorrow.
Are you taking your whole family on the trip?
Related words
Common phrases
to bring the whole family along
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a single person or a small subset of a family. It specifically implies the entire household, including multiple generations, so it would sound strange if used to describe just a couple or a parent and one child.
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