我家有四口人。
There are four people in my family.
爸爸是医生，妈妈是老师。
My dad is a doctor, and my mom is a teacher.
我有一个妹妹，她今年八岁。
I have a younger sister; she is eight years old this year.
我们都爱吃妈妈做的菜。
We all love the food my mom cooks.
我爱我的家。
I love my family.
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Key words 生词
家jiāfamily; home
医生yīshēngdoctor
老师lǎoshīteacher
妹妹mèimeiyounger sister
岁suìyears old
爱àito love
Grammar note 语法点
口 — the measure word for family members
When counting people in a family, Chinese uses 口 instead of 个: 四口人. Asking about it: 你家有几口人?
我家有四口人。 — There are four people in my family.
Check yourself 小测验
1. How many people are in the family?
2. What is mom's job?
3. How old is the younger sister?
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