Family in Chinese
The Chinese word for family is 家 (jiā). Means both home and family; warm and compact.
jiā
Family
What 家 means.
家 means both family and home. The roof (宀) sits on top; the part beneath is usually explained as a pig, kept at home as the sign of a settled household. The same character appears in 国家, “nation”.
- 家
- home, family
Simplified and traditional
家
家
家 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese, so every Chinese reader recognises it.
About family in Chinese
How do you write family in Chinese?
Family is 家 in Chinese, pronounced jiā. Family
How do you pronounce 家?
Say jiā (first tone, high and level). Mandarin tones change meaning, so it is worth listening to a native speaker once.
Is 家 different in traditional Chinese?
No. 家 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.
Is 家 a good Chinese tattoo?
Yes, it is a real, everyday Chinese word rather than a machine translation, so Chinese readers will understand it. As a single character it works even at small sizes. Choose a readable style such as Kaishu, bring a clean reference to your artist, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.