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“head of household” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhù zhǔ

Example

请让户主在这里签字。qǐng ràng hù zhǔ zài zhè lǐ qiān zì

Please have the head of household sign here.

Illustration for 户主 (head of household)

How to say “head of household” in Chinese

“Head of household” in Chinese is 户主 (hù zhǔ).

The name at the front of a household record, standing for the whole household in official dealings.

Full entry for 户主: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 户主

我们需要联系户主确认住址。wǒ men xū yào lián xì hù zhǔ què rèn zhù zhǐ

We need to contact the head of household to confirm the address.

Tips for using 户主

  • In everyday Chinese, this administrative label does not by itself show who is oldest, male, or responsible for daily family decisions.

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