家长 (jiā zhǎng) — parent or guardian (of a child); head of a household; family head
Definition
家长 means 'parent or guardian' as a role, usually in the context of a child's school or upbringing. Use 父母 to talk simply about a person's mother and father as a couple.
noun
parent or guardian (of a child)head of a householdfamily head
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 家长。Xué xiào qǐng jiā zhǎng lái kāi huì.The school invites parents to come to a meeting.
- 家长。jiā zhǎng Yào guān xīn hái zi de jiào yù wèn tí.Parents should care about their children's education issues.
- 家长。Lǎo shī jīng cháng hé jiā zhǎng lián xì.Teachers often contact parents.
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