Chinese word

家政课

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiā zhèng kè

Meaning

  • nounhome economics class

Example

我喜欢家政课。wǒ xǐ huān jiā zhèng kè

I like home economics class.

Illustration for 家政课 (home economics class)

More examples

我们今天上家政课。wǒ men jīn tiān shàng jiā zhèng kè

We have home economics class today.

Core concept

A school subject that builds practical skills for running a home safely, smoothly, and comfortably.

Common phrases

  • 上家政课shàng jiā zhèng kè

    have home economics class

Similar words

劳动课láo dòng kè: A school subject that teaches practical work and crafts through direct experience.

Definition in Chinese

以家庭生活为内容，学习家务和生活技能的课程。yǐ jiā tíng shēng huó wèi nèi róng xué xí jiā wù hé shēng huó jì néng de kè chéng

Word origin

家政课 (jiāzhèngkè, "household management class") combines 家 (jiā, "home") + 政 (zhèng, "management") + 课 (kè, "class"), so the name points to learning how to manage everyday life at home.

Usage tips

  • The subject can cover cooking, sewing, budgeting, health, and safety, so it is broader than lessons about money alone.

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