大家

jiā
HSK 2Noun (名)Pronoun (代)

Basic Meaning

n
This sense is relatively literary and often used in historical or formal contexts, typically describing families of high social standing. It frequently appears in compound words like 大家闺秀.
a prominent and prosperous family; a great clan
世家望族。
Words:
大家闺秀大家名门
Synonyms:
名门望族豪门
Antonyms:
蓬门寒门小家
Sentences:
  1. (zài)()(shí)(hòu)()(jiā)(shì)(shū)(xiāng)(mén)()(chēng)()(shàng)(shì)()(jiā)(míng)(mén)
    In ancient times, her family was a scholarly family and could be considered a prominent and prestigious clan.
n
Refers to a person who is highly respected and an acknowledged leader in a particular field (e.g., art, literature, academia). It carries a strong connotation of prestige and accomplishment.
a great master; an authority; a renowned expert
德高望重的著名专家。
Words:
大家手笔书法大家大家公认大家风范
Synonyms:
大师泰斗名家专家巨匠行家
Sentences:
  1. ()(shì)()(wèi)(shū)()()(jiā)()(de)(zuò)(pǐn)(bèi)(hěn)(duō)(rén)(shōu)(cáng)
    He is a great master of calligraphy; his works are collected by many people.
  2. (zhè)()(diàn)(yǐng)()(dào)(le)(yǐng)(píng)()(jiā)(de)()(zhì)(hǎo)(píng)
    This film has received unanimous praise from film critics (the authorities in film criticism).
pron
This is the most common and modern usage. It's an inclusive pronoun referring to all people within a given context. In informal speech, it's often followed by 伙儿 (大家伙儿).
everyone; all of you/us/them
指一定范围内所有的人。
Words:
大家庭大家伙儿
Synonyms:
人民大众民众众人群众大伙
Antonyms:
个人自己
Sentences:
  1. ()(jiā)(ān)(jìng)()(xià)(huì)()(jiù)(yào)(kāi)(shǐ)(le)
    Everyone, quiet down, the meeting is about to start.
  2. (jīn)(tiān)(tiān)()(hěn)(hǎo)()(mén)()(jiā)()()()(gōng)(yuán)(ba)
    The weather is nice today, let's all go to the park together.

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