家常

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Meaning and Usage

"家常" primarily refers to the everyday life or routine matters within a family, often emphasizing simplicity and warmth. It is commonly used to describe home-style cooking (家常) or casual family conversations (家常).

Common Collocations

  • 家常: home-style dishes, simple and comforting meals cooked at home.
  • 家常: everyday family talk or casual chat about daily life.

Usage Notes

When using "家常," speakers often imply a sense of familiarity and comfort associated with ordinary family life. It is not formal and usually appears in informal or intimate contexts. Avoid confusing "家常" with more formal terms for family life or household affairs.

Typical Contexts

You will hear "家常" in conversations about cooking, family gatherings, or casual chats where the focus is on the warmth and simplicity of daily family life.

Example Sentences

She likes to cook home-style dishes; the taste is simple but very

We chatted a lot about everyday family matters in the evening and felt very

Home-cooked meals are simple but carry the warmest flavors.