我的家人
wǒ de jiārén
My family
我的家人 (wǒ de jiārén) is the most common and direct way to say "my family" when referring to the people in your family. It's suitable for most everyday conversations.
What does 我的家人 (wǒ de jiārén) mean?
我的家人 (wǒ de jiārén) means “my family” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “my family people.”
When to use it
Neutral. While 我的家人 specifically refers to family members, sometimes just 我家 (wǒ jiā, "my home/my household") can imply "my family" in context, especially when talking about where your family lives or what your family does. 我的家庭 (wǒ de jiātíng) is a slightly more formal term for "my family" as a unit.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "WOH-duh JAH-ren." 我 (wǒ) is a third tone, but often shifts to a rising tone before 的 (de). 的 (de) is a light, neutral tone. 家 (jiā) is a high, flat tone, and 人 (rén) is a rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 我家wǒ jiāmy family / my home (often implies family members in context)
- 我的家庭wǒ de jiātíngmy family (more formal, refers to the family unit)
- 我们家wǒmen jiāour family / my family (collective sense)
Examples
我的家人都住在上海。
wǒ de jiārén dōu zhù zài Shànghǎi.
My family all live in Shanghai.
我非常想念我的家人。
wǒ fēicháng xiǎngniàn wǒ de jiārén.
I miss my family very much.
我的家人都很支持我。
wǒ de jiārén dōu hěn zhīchí wǒ.
My family are all very supportive of me.
Pro tip: While 我的家人 explicitly means "my family members," you'll often hear 我家 (wǒ jiā) used to refer to "my family" in a broader sense, like "我家有四口人" (My family has four people). It's important to understand the context.
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