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    Using 全家 (quánjiā) to express "whole family"

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    Structure

    全家 + 人 + Verb / 全家 + Verb

    Explanation

    全家 (quánjiā) means "the whole family" or "the entire family" and refers to every member of a household or family. It is commonly used when describing activities or decisions that involve all family members together.

    Examples

    • 全家人一起去海边度过了一个愉快的周末。

      quán jiā rén yīqǐ qù hǎibiān dùguò le yī gè yúkuài de zhōumò.

      The whole family went to the seaside together and had a pleasant weekend.

    • 这件事需要全家坐下来好好商量一下。

      zhè jiàn shì xūyào quán jiā zuò xiàlái hǎohǎo shāngliáng yīxià.

      This matter requires the whole family to sit down and discuss it properly.

    • 过年的时候全家都会回老家团聚。

      guònián de shíhòu quán jiā dōu huì huí lǎojiā tuánjù.

      During Chinese New Year, the whole family goes back to their hometown for a reunion.

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