đại gia đình
[ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ zaː˧˧ ʔɗïŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) big family (of three or more generations); great community
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cuối tuần, đại gia đình tụ họp ở quê.The extended family gathers in the countryside on weekends.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Slightly more formal or emphatic than gia đình; it can also suggest a large family. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “đại gia đình” mean?
(noun) big family (of three or more generations); great community
Is “đại gia đình” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.