千家万户

qiān jiā wàn hù

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Rare

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Definitions

1. every family (idiom)

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 家家户户 jiā jiā hù hù 家家户户 jiā jiā hù hù each and every family (idiom) both mean 'every family', interchangeable in most contexts: each and every family (idiom)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use '千家万户' as a measure word or classifier. It's a noun phrase.

Formality

Formal or literary; often used in official speeches or writing, less common in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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这个好消息传遍了 千家万户 。

This good news spread to every household.

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Child Words of 千家万户

• 千 千 qiān: thousand
• 户 户 hù: door
• 万 万 wàn: ten thousand
• 万户 万户 wàn hù: also translated as Marquis
• 家 家 jiā: home