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Chinese dictionary
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v.metabe the head of the family; rule the roost; keep house; manage household affairs
中国有句古话,不当家不知柴米贵。
As an ancient saying goes in China, one has to keep house to know the price of rice and firewood.
她是个会当家的好主妇。
She is a good housewife.
他家里谁当家是显而易见的。
It's quite clear who wears the trousers in his family.
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v.play the leading role
当家菜品
principal dishes
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Word usage
- Separable word"当" and "家" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
她当了家以后,才体会到其中的艰辛。
She did not realize the hardships until she started to manage the household affairs.
如果你没当过家,你就不知当家难。
If you never manage the household affairs, you will not know how hard it is.
你是什么时候开始当的家?
When did you start to be in charge of the family?