Writing
家居 (jiā jū) — how to say "home" in Chinese
家居
Home, household
noun
Character composition
家
home, family
居
to reside, to live
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
尸
Corpse
#44 · shī · 3 strokes
Collocations
家居生活
jiā jū shēng huó
home life
家居设计
jiā jū shè jì
home design
Examples
我喜欢简约的家居风格。
I like minimalist home style.
家居用品。
Household items.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "home" in Chinese?
"home" in Chinese is 家居 (jiā jū).
What does 家居 mean in English?
家居 (jiā jū) means "Home, household".
Home in Chinese pinyin
It is pronounced jiā jū (written as jia ju, jiaju). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Home in Chinese character
It is written 家居: 家 has 10 strokes, 居 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 家居?
家居 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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