uk1 kei5 jan4屋企人
Jyutpinguk1 kei5 jan4
Yaleūk kéih yàhn
Definition
Family members, especially immediate relatives such as parents, siblings, children, and spouses.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the people living in or belonging to one's household, carrying a warmer and more personal tone than the formal term 家人. It is the standard way to talk about one's family in daily life, emphasizing the bond of sharing a home or a close domestic unit. When speaking about extended relatives, people often use 親戚 instead.
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go3個goExamples
Are your family members coming today?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to refer to a single person, as it is a collective noun for the group. If you need to talk about a specific family member, use terms like 阿爸, 阿媽, or 兄弟姊妹 instead.
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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.
