toàn gia
Definition
- Noun:
- The whole family; the entire household: Refers to all members of a family or household collectively, often emphasizing unity or a shared condition.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Toàn gia tôi đều thích đi du lịch. (My whole family likes to travel.)
- Cô ấy chúc tết toàn gia nhà hàng xóm. (She gave New Year's wishes to the entire household of the neighbors.)
- Sự kiện này quan trọng với toàn gia. (This event is important for the whole family.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and literary, commonly found in written contexts, traditional blessings, or formal announcements rather than casual conversation.
- It often carries a connotation of respect and inclusiveness toward the family unit.
Variants and Related Words
- Gia đình (n): family. A more common and general term.
- Cả nhà (n): the whole house/family. A more colloquial and frequently spoken equivalent.
Synonyms
- Entire family: All members of a family.
- Whole household: Everyone living in a single domestic unit.
Related Idioms
- Toàn gia hiển đạt: An idiom meaning "the whole family is illustrious and successful," used as a formal compliment or blessing.
- Chúc anh chị toàn gia hiển đạt. (I wish you and your entire family illustrious success.)