Meaning and Usage
"管家" refers to a person who manages household affairs, often translated as "housekeeper" or "steward." It typically implies responsibility for overseeing domestic tasks, property maintenance, and sometimes staff management.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "管家" in contexts involving large households, estates, or companies where someone is appointed to manage daily operations and logistics.
Collocations and Patterns
- 管家职责 (guǎnjiā zhízé): housekeeper's duties
- 聘请管家 (pìnqǐng guǎnjiā): to hire a housekeeper
- 管家服务 (guǎnjiā fúwù): housekeeping services
Usage Notes
"管家" is more formal and specific than general words for "helper" or "assistant." It usually implies a trusted role with significant responsibility. Avoid confusing it with "保姆" (bǎomǔ), which means nanny or babysitter, focusing more on childcare rather than household management.