English–Chinese
“nanny” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǎo mǔ
Example
我们请了一个保姆照顾孩子。wǒ men qǐng le yí gè báo mǔ zhào gù hái zi
We hired a nanny to look after the children.
How to say “nanny” in Chinese
“Nanny” in Chinese is 保姆 (bǎo mǔ).
A paid household worker entrusted with regular care, from looking after children to handling domestic tasks.
Example sentences with 保姆
我们请了保姆上门做饭和清洁。wǒ men qǐng le báo mǔ shàng mén zuò fàn hé qīng jié
We hired a nanny to come over and cook and clean.
Tips for using 保姆
- The noun does not by itself say whether the worker lives with the family, so living arrangements are stated separately when relevant.