妻儿老小 — “One's entire family”
妻儿老小 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's entire family”. Including one's wife, children, and elderly parents or dependents. Literally, “Wife, children, old, young”.
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妻儿老小 Pronunciation and Pinyin
妻儿老小 Character Breakdown
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他多年来在外辛勤打拼，心中始终牵挂着家中的妻儿老小
He had worked hard away from home for many years, always thinking of his wife and family back home.
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What does 妻儿老小 mean?
妻儿老小 (qī ér lǎo xiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's entire family”.
How do you pronounce 妻儿老小?
妻儿老小 is pronounced qī ér lǎo xiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 妻儿老小 literally mean?
Literally, 妻儿老小 means “Wife, children, old, young”. It is used to mean “One's entire family”.
What is the Chinese definition of 妻儿老小?
指父、母、妻、子等全家人。