Chinese

jiā
Meaning: home; family; (measure word for shops or companies)
Part of Speech: Noun, Measure word

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Example sentences

我家住在台北。
My home is in Taipei.
如果明天下雨,我就留在家裡。
If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home.
這家公司的技術非常先進。
This company's technology is very advanced.
我們家一共有五口人。
There are five people in our family.
這家工廠生產電子產品。
This factory produces electronic products.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the physical building, the family unit, or serve as a counter for businesses.

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