家常 (jiā cháng) — how to say "everyday life" in Chinese

家常

Everyday life, domestic, homely

noun

Character composition

家

home, family

常

often, usual

Radicals / Keys

宀

Roof

#40 · mián · 3 strokes

巾

Turban

#50 · jīn · 3 strokes

Collocations

家常菜

jiā cháng cài

home-style dish

拉家常

lā jiā cháng

chat about daily life

Examples

我们一边喝茶,一边聊家常。

We drink tea and chat about everyday life.

这是家常菜。

This is home-style food.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "everyday life" in Chinese?

"everyday life" in Chinese is 家常 (jiā cháng).

What does 家常 mean in English?

家常 (jiā cháng) means "Everyday life, domestic, homely".

How is 家常 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiā cháng (written as jia chang, jiachang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "everyday life" in Chinese characters?

It is written 家常.

What HSK level is 家常?

家常 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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