Writing
家用 (jiā yòng) — how to say "household" in Chinese
家用
Household, domestic
noun · adjective
Character composition
家
home, family
用
to use
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
用
Use
#101 · yòng · 5 strokes
Collocations
家用电脑
jiā yòng diàn nǎo
home computer
家用电器
jiā yòng diàn qì
household appliances
家用产品
jiā yòng chǎn pǐn
household products
Examples
家用电器在市场上很受欢迎。
Household appliances are very popular in the market.
这是家用电器。
This is household appliances.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "household" in Chinese?
"household" in Chinese is 家用 (jiā yòng).
家用 meaning in English
家用 (jiā yòng) means "Household, domestic".
How is 家用 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiā yòng (written as jia yong, jiayong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "household" in Chinese characters?
It is written 家用: 家 has 10 strokes, 用 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 家用?
家用 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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