主妇

• Pinyin: zhǔ fù
• Hanzi breakdown: 主 = 丶 + 王 (master); 妇 = 女 + 彐 (woman, wife)

Meaning

Housewife; homemaker. A woman who manages the household and does not work outside the home.

Refers to a married woman whose primary role is managing domestic affairs. Can be neutral or traditional depending on context. The term 全职主妇 (full-time housewife) is also common. In modern usage, sometimes replaced by 全职妈妈.

Examples

1. 她是一位全职主妇。 She is a full-time homemaker.
2. 许多主妇每天要处理繁重的家务。 Many homemakers have to handle heavy household chores every day.
3. 这款产品深受家庭主妇欢迎。 This product is very popular with homemakers.

Usage Guide

Context: family, society, marketing

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 她辞职做了全职主妇照顾孩子。(She quit her job to become a full-time housewife to take care of the children.)
• 家庭主妇的劳动价值应该被认可。(The labor value of housewives should be recognized.)

Don't Say

• 男主妇 — use 全职爸爸 or 家庭主夫 for stay-at-home fathers

Origin & History

主 (master, main) + 妇 (woman, wife)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal