全家

The Chinese word **全家** (quánjiā) is composed of two characters: **全** (quán) and **家** (jiā). The character **全** means "whole", "complete", or "entire", while the character **家** means "family", "household", or "home". Together, the two characters **全家** mean "the whole family", "the entire family", or "the whole household".The word **全家** is often used in everyday conversation to refer to one's immediate family members, such as parents, siblings, and children. It can also be used in a more general sense to refer to all of the members of a family, including extended family members such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.The word **全家** is also used in a number of idioms and proverbs. For example, the idiom **全家福** (quánjiāfú) means "a family portrait", while the proverb **家和万事兴** (jiāhéwànshìxīng) means "a harmonious family is the foundation of success".The word **全家** is a common and important word in Chinese, and it is essential for HSK learners to understand its meaning and usage.