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家庭主妇 — meaning in English

jiā tíng zhǔ fù

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English meaning

  • homemaker noun A person, often not working outside the home, who runs a household and looks after its members.
  • housewife noun A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.

Senses

家庭主妇 is used for these senses in English:

  • homemaker (US, Australia) A person who maintains the administration and upkeep of his or her residence, especially one who is not employed outside the home; one who runs the household.
  • housewife (plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

housewife — full definition

  1. noun A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
  2. noun A small sewing kit or case for needles, thread, and pins.