housewife in Chinese
housewife in Chinese is 家庭主妇 — housewife means a woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
housewife in Chinese
家庭主妇
Pronounced: jiā tíng zhǔ fù
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
What does "housewife" mean?
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noun A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
"My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home."
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noun A small sewing kit or case for needles, thread, and pins.
"The soldier kept a small housewife in his bag to mend his socks."
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housewife in a sentence
- My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home.
- Being a housewife in those days meant cooking, cleaning, and caring for the family.
- The soldier kept a small housewife in his bag to mend his socks.
- She pulled a needle out of her housewife and sewed on the button.
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What is "housewife" in Chinese?
"housewife" in Chinese is 家庭主妇. housewife means: A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
How do you pronounce 家庭主妇?
"housewife" in Chinese is 家庭主妇, pronounced "jiā tíng zhǔ fù".
How do you use "housewife" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandmother was a housewife and raised five children at home." In Chinese, "housewife" is 家庭主妇.
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