团圆
tuányuán
Family reunion · trad. 團圓
团圆 (tuányuán) is a cherished concept meaning a family reunion, especially after a long separation. It evokes feelings of togetherness and completeness, often associated with traditional holidays like the Mid-Autumn Festival and Spring Festival.
What does 团圆 (tuányuán) mean?
团圆 (tuányuán) means “family reunion” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “group round.”
When to use it
Neutral and warm. It carries a strong emotional connotation of family love and belonging. It's especially common when discussing major holidays or long-awaited homecomings.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "TWAHN-yoo-AHN." The first syllable has a rising tone, and the second has a rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 家庭团聚jiātíng tuánjùfamily gathering/reunion
- 阖家团圆héjiā tuányuánwhole family reunion (often for holidays)
- 团聚tuánjùreunite (verb)
Examples
春节是家人团圆的日子。
Chūnjié shì jiārén tuányuán de rìzi.
Spring Festival is a day for family reunions.
我们终于团圆了。
wǒmen zhōngyú tuányuán le.
We finally reunited.
中秋节，大家都会回家团圆。
Zhōngqiūjié, dàjiā dōu huì huíjiā tuányuán.
On Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone goes home for a family reunion.
Pro tip: 团圆 is more than just "reunion"; it implies a deep emotional satisfaction and completeness when family members are together, especially during important festivals.
Related phrases
年夜饭 · Reunion dinner中秋节快乐 · Happy mid-autumn festival中秋节 · Mid-autumn festival
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