No. 2,584 in Chinese
自家
One's own home or family.
In a sentence
我最喜欢自家的春天,因为这里的花开得特别好。
I like the spring of my hometown the most because the flowers bloom particularly well here.
Here, '自家' is used to denote one's own place or hometown, emphasizing a personal connection or ownership.
自家的孩子总是觉得特别亲切。
One's own children always feel particularly dear.
In this case, '自家' relates to one's immediate family or household, specifically highlighting familial relations.
他种了很多蔬菜,只卖给自家人吃。
He grows many vegetables, selling them only to his family.
Here, '自家' refers to one's inner social circle or close family, indicating exclusivity in interaction or distribution.
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