Comparing "jia" and "jiating"

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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.











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家 (jiā) 家庭 (jiātíng)
Meaning home, family household, family
Part of Speech noun, measure word noun
Formality informal formal

Both 家 and 家庭 can mean "family"

Use 家庭 for "household"

Only 家 can be a measure word

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