Chinese word

家事

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiā shì

Meaning

  • nounhousework

Example

周末我会跟你一起做家事。zhōu mò wǒ huì gēn nǐ yì qǐ zuò jiā shì

I will do housework with you this weekend.

Illustration for 家事 (housework)

More examples

她经常在晚饭后帮忙做家事。tā jīng cháng zài wǎn fàn hòu bāng máng zuò jiā shì

She often helps with the housework after dinner.

Core concept

An ongoing bundle of tasks that keeps a household running.

Common phrases

  • 帮忙做家事bāng máng zuò jiā shì

    help with the housework

  • 分担家事fēn dān jiā shì

    share the housework

Similar words

家务jiā wù: Routine household chores such as cleaning, cooking, and doing laundry.
家务活jiā wù huó: Everyday hands-on household chores, especially cleaning and doing laundry.

Definition in Chinese

家庭内部为维持日常生活而进行的劳动和事务，包括打扫、做饭、洗衣、照顾孩子或老人等。jiā tíng nèi bù wèi wéi chí rì cháng shēng huó ér jìn xíng de láo dòng hé shì wù bāo kuò dá sǎo zuò fàn xǐ yī zhào gù hái zi huò lǎo rén děng

Word origin

家 (jiā, "home") + 事 (shì, "matter") forms a term for the matters handled within a household.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this noun can cover care for children or older adults as well as chores, so its scope is broader than cleaning alone.

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