家人

People belonging to a household. In ritual or philosophical contexts, the term denotes the domestic unit as an organized system of human relations and a microcosm of social order. This stability is predicated on the proper differentiation of "inner" (內) and "outer" positions and the conduct appropriate to those roles; this disciplined arrangement often serves as a foundational template for wider societal order.

Functions as a collective noun designating a group (e.g., "the household," "the people of the house") or as a relational descriptor regarding the state of domestic relations (e.g., harmony versus discord).

The term often emphasizes position and role within the domestic sphere over biological kinship. It is frequently associated with 內 (inner/domestic), 屋 (house/room), 宗 (lineage), 族 (clan), and 禮 (ritual propriety), and typically stands in contrast to the public sphere or external administration.

Avoid projecting the modern "nuclear family" onto this term. Depending on context, 家人 may refer to:

1. Biological relatives living under one roof.

2. The entire domestic establishment, including staff and dependents.

3. The abstract principle of domestic order and role-differentiation.

The choice between "family," "household," or "members of the house" should be determined by whether the passage emphasizes kinship/affection or position/duty.