gia thuộc
Definition
- Noun:
- Family members / Household members: Refers to the people who belong to a family or household, including relatives and dependents living together. This is an archaic or literary term.
- Kinsfolk / Relatives: Denotes one's kin or extended family relations.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy chăm lo cho tất cả gia thuộc. (He takes care of all the family members.)
- Gia thuộc của dòng họ đó rất đông. (The kinsfolk of that lineage are very numerous.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "gia thuộc" is primarily found in historical, literary, or formal contexts. In modern spoken Vietnamese, words like "gia đình" (family), "người nhà" (household people), or "họ hàng" (relatives) are more commonly used.
Variants and Related Words
Thân thuộc (n): Relatives, kin. Emphasizes blood or close relational ties.
- Những người thân thuộc đều được mời. (All relatives were invited.)
Gia quyến (n): (Archaic) One's family and dependents.
- Vị quan lo cho gia quyến của mình. (The mandarin cared for his dependents.)
Synonyms
- Family members: Individuals belonging to a family unit.
- Kinsfolk: People connected by blood or marriage.
- Dependents: Persons who rely on someone for support.
Notes on Usage
- "Gia thuộc" is an archaic noun. It is important to recognize it in older texts but advisable to use more contemporary terms like "gia đình" or "người thân" in active speech and writing. It carries a formal tone and implies a traditional, often multi-generational, household structure.