How common it is
家长 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say jiāzhǎng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
家长是指孩子的父母，通常指父亲或母亲。在日常生活中，家长负责照顾孩子和教育他们。
jiāzhǎng shì zhǐ háizi de fùmǔ, tōngcháng zhǐ fùqīn huò mǔqín. Zài rìyú shēnghuo zhōng, jiāzhǎng zěnme zuò guǎn chái háizi hé jiàoyù tāmen.
家长 refers to a child's parents, usually meaning father or mother. In daily life, parents are responsible for taking care of and educating their children.
Context note
家长这个词常出现在学校、社区活动或家庭讨论中。例如，老师可能会与家长沟通孩子的学习情况；或者在社区活动中，家长会参与组织和管理相关事务。
jiāzhǎng zhè gè cí cháng chū xiàn xuéxiào, qūshì huódòng huò jiātíng tǎolùn zhōng. Rúkě, lǎoshī kěnéng huì yǔ jiāzhǎng gōntóng háizi de xuéxí kuàngqíng; huò qǐlai zài qūshì huódòng zhōng, jiāzhǎng huì cān入组织和管理相关事务。
This word is commonly found in contexts such as schools, community activities, or family discussions. For example, teachers might communicate with parents about a child's academic performance; or during community events, parents may participate in organizing and managing related affairs.
5 examples
家长会讨论孩子的学习问题。
jiā zhǎng huì tǎo lùn hái zi de xué xí wèn tí。
Parents discuss their children's study issues at parent-teacher meetings.
家长应该关注孩子的情绪变化。
jiā zhǎng yīng gāi guān zhù hái zi de qíng xù biàn huà。
Parents should pay attention to their children's emotional changes.
家长需要定期检查孩子的作业。
jiā zhǎng xū yào dìng qī jiǎn chá hái zi de zuò yè。
Parents need to check their children's homework regularly.
家长可以带孩子去公园玩。
jiā zhǎng kě yǐ dài hái zi qù gōng yuán wán。
Parents can take their children to the park to play.
家长要鼓励孩子多参加课外活动。
jiā zhǎng yào gǔ lì hái zi duō cān jiā kè wài huó dòng。
Parents should encourage their children to participate in extracurricular activities more often.
5 mini stories
小明的家长经常带他去图书馆借书。
xiǎo míng de jiā zhǎng jīng cháng dài tā qù tú shū guǎn jiè shū。
Xiaoming's parents frequently take him to the library to borrow books.
家长会定期检查孩子的健康状况。
jiā zhǎng huì dìng qī jiǎn chá hái zi de jiàn kāng zhuàng kuàng。
Parents regularly check their children's health conditions at parent-teacher meetings.
家长鼓励孩子多交朋友，参加集体活动。
jiā zhǎng gǔ lì hái zi duō jiāo péng yǒu， cān jiā jí tǐ huó dòng。
Parents encourage their children to make more friends and participate in group activities.
家长会帮助孩子解决学习上的困难。
jiā zhǎng huì bāng zhù hái zi jiě jué xué xí shàng de kùn nán。
Parents help their children overcome difficulties in their studies.
家长应该为孩子的未来做好规划。
jiā zhǎng yīng gāi wèi hái zi de wèi lái zuò hǎo guī huà。
Parents should plan for their children's future.