家
长

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The word "家长" is formed by combining the character "家", meaning "family" or "home", with the character "长", meaning "elder" or "head", resulting in a compound term that literally translates to "family elder" and specifically denotes a parent or guardian.

Example Sentences Hide

我的家长今天来接我。

Wǒ de jiāzhǎng jīntiān lái jiē wǒ.

My parent is picking me up today.

家长应该多和老师沟通。

Jiāzhǎng yīnggāi duō hé lǎoshī gōutōng.

Parents should communicate more with teachers.

学校经常组织家长会议。

Xuéxiào jīngcháng zǔzhī jiāzhǎng huìyì.

The school often organizes parent-teacher meetings.

教育孩子是家长的重要责任。

Jiàoyù háizi shì jiāzhǎng de zhòngyào zérèn.

Educating children is an important responsibility of parents.

现代家长更加注重培养孩子的独立性。

Xiàndài jiāzhǎng gèngjiā zhùzhòng péiyǎng háizi de dúlìxìng.

Modern parents pay more attention to cultivating their children's independence.

Word Definition - 家长

jiā zhǎng head of a household; family head; patriarch; parent or guardian of a child

Individual Character Details

家 jiā, jiā
长 cháng, zhǎng