"homemakers" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 家庭主妇
• 家庭主夫

Definition

通常指主要负责管理和照料家庭事务、不在外有薪工作的家庭成员，常为女性，也包括男性。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常被认为是女性，但现在也可指男性家庭管理者。注意不要与“保姆”或“家政服务员”等职业混淆。本词略带传统色彩，常用于描述全职照料家庭的人。

Examples

There are many homemakers in my neighborhood.

我邻居中有很多**家庭主妇**。

Some homemakers cook every day for their families.

有些**家庭主妇**每天为家人做饭。

Homemakers often manage the family budget.

**家庭主妇**经常管理家庭预算。

Many homemakers use online recipes to try new dishes.

许多**家庭主妇**会用网络食谱尝试新菜。

Despite working hard, homemakers often go unrecognized.

尽管很辛苦，**家庭主妇**常常得不到认可。

During the pandemic, many people became unexpected homemakers.

疫情期间，很多人成为了意想不到的**家庭主妇/主夫**。