家常
Definition
(adj) Simple but cozy and comfortable; reminiscent of home
Examples
“那家常小屋是远离城市的一个宁静的避难所。”
“这碗牛肉面吃着特别家常。”
This bowl of beef noodles tastes wonderfully homey.
“周末去她奶奶家，总有一种家常的感觉。”
Going to her grandma's place on the weekend always feels cozy and familiar.
“他做的那桌菜挺家常的，都是我小时候爱吃的。”
The food he cooked was plain, home-style stuff, all the things I loved as a kid.
“新租的房子不大，可是客厅一摆上那盏旧台灯，立刻有了家常味。”
The new apartment isn't big, but once I put that old lamp in the living room, it instantly felt homey.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 友爱的, 饿的, 学校, 老师, and 学生. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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