How to Say ‘The whole family’ in Traditional Chinese
闔家
💬 Usage Tip: [闔家] is a formal “entire household.” In casual speech, people often say [全家].
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Family-centered blessings are big at Lunar New Year—because the holiday is about reunion dinners and visiting relatives.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
闔家
[hé jiā]
the whole family; all the family members
A more formal/literary way to say “全家.” Very common in Lunar New Year greetings.
祝你闔家平安、幸福美滿。
Wishing your whole family peace, happiness, and a wonderful life.
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