Chinese phrase
单亲家庭 dān qìng jiā tíng
Meaning
single-parent family
When to use it
A single-parent family has one parent raising children. It is a neutral term used in family, education, and social service contexts.
Example dialogue
申请补助需要单亲家庭证明吗？ shēn qǐng bǔ zhù xū yào dān qìng jiā tíng zhèng míng ma
Is proof of a single-parent family required to apply for the subsidy?
需要，一般要提供离婚证或者户口本上的记录。 xū yào yì bān yào tí gōng lí hūn zhèng huò zhě hù kóu běn shàng de jì lù
Yes. A divorce certificate or a record in the household register is generally required.