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“meet the parents” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiàn jiā zhǎng

Example

这周末他要和女朋友去见家长。zhè zhōu mò tā yào hé nǚ péng yǒu qù jiàn jiā zhǎng

This weekend, he and his girlfriend are going to meet her parents.

Illustration for 见家长 (meet the parents)

How to say “meet the parents” in Chinese

“Meet the parents” in Chinese is 见家长 (jiàn jiā zhǎng).

An important relationship meeting brings a romantic partner before the family for introduction and recognition.

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

Example sentences with 见家长

明天我要去见家长,很紧张。míng tiān wǒ yào qù jiàn jiā zhǎng hěn jǐn zhāng

Tomorrow I am going to meet the parents, and I am very nervous.

Tips for using 见家长

  • The phrase usually refers to a planned relationship event, whether it takes place at home, in a restaurant, or somewhere else, rather than requiring a visit to the parents' home.

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