Chinese
jiāwù
Meaning: housework; household chores
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

家務
家
務
家务
家
务

Example sentences

He helps share the housework after getting off work.
他在家裡像個大爺一樣,什麼家務都不做。
他在家里像个大爷一样,什么家务都不做。
He acts like a lord at home; he doesn't do any housework.
這是我們的家務事,不用外人插手。
这是我们的家务事,不用外人插手。
This is our family matter, no need for outsiders to interfere.
他終於從繁瑣的家務中解脫出來了。
他终于从繁琐的家务中解脱出来了。
He finally freed himself from the tedious housework.
我們應該主動分擔家務。
我们应该主动分担家务。
We should take the initiative to share the housework.
這是他們家務事,外人不好插手。
这是他们家务事,外人不好插手。
This is their family affair; it is not good for outsiders to intervene.

Usage Notes

Refers to daily tasks involved in maintaining a home.

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