How to Say ‘At home / (someone’s) place’ in Traditional Chinese
家裡
💬 Usage Tip: [家] is “home/family,” [裡] is “inside.” Together: “at home / at someone’s place.”
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: New Year visiting ([拜年]) often means going to relatives’ [家裡] to greet and chat.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
家
[jiā]
home; family; household
“家” can mean home, family, or household. In greetings, it often relates to one’s family (e.g., wishing the whole family well).
新年到你家走春，跟你家人拜年。
During the New Year, I’ll visit your home and greet your family.
裡
[lǐ]
inside; in; within
“裡” means “inside/within.” With a place word, it forms “in/inside (that place),” e.g., 家裡 = at home / in the house.
過年家裡很熱鬧，大家都在家裡聊天吃點心。
During the New Year, the home is lively; everyone chats and eats snacks at home.
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