Comparing "jia" and "jiating"
家 (jiā) and 家庭 (jiātíng) are similar in that both are nouns that mean "family." 家 is used most often in informal contexts versus 家庭, which is more commonly formal. 家 can be translated as "family" or "home," whereas 家庭 is often better translated as "household." Additionally, 家 has much wider usage and is commonly used as a measure word.
| 家 (jiā) | 家庭 (jiātíng) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | home, family | household, family |
| Part of Speech | noun, measure word | noun |
| Formality | informal | formal |
