How to Say ‘The whole family’ in Simplified Chinese
阖家
💬 Usage Tip: [阖家] is a more formal/celebratory way to say “the entire family,” common in written greetings and speeches.
🇨🇳 In China: Family is the core of Chinese New Year—many blessings specifically include the whole household, not just the individual.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
阖家
[hé jiā]
the whole family
A formal, warm word used in greetings meaning “your entire household/family.” Often in 阖家幸福/阖家安康.
新春佳节，祝你阖家幸福，平安顺遂！
During the Spring Festival, wish your whole family happiness, peace, and everything going smoothly!
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