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公家
gōngjiā
Description
"公家"的意思是国家或集体，跟"私人"相反。
"公家" means the state or collective, opposite of "private".
这个东西不是我的，是公家的，大家都可以用。
This thing is not mine, it is 公家, and everyone can use it.
Meanings
公家gōngjiā
the state, public body, or collective (opp. private)
这辆车是公家的，不能私用。
This car belongs to the company and cannot be used privately.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
公 (public) + 家 (household/body); contrasts with 私人 (private).
- Nuance
often used colloquially for government or work-unit property paid by the state.
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“这小姐给公家的八点”
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