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家务 (household chores) vs 家事 (family matters) — use 家务 when referring specifically to chores, while 家事 encompasses broader family-related issues.
Be careful not to confuse 家务 with 家庭 (jiātíng), which means family; the former focuses on tasks rather than relationships. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but in casual conversation, you might hear 家务活 (jiāwù huó) to refer to specific chores. The second tone in 务 is often pronounced incorrectly; practice distinguishing it from the first tone.
As a Level 5 word, 家务 connects well with vocabulary related to daily life and responsibilities, such as 工作 (gōngzuò - work) and 生活 (shēnghuó - life). Students should focus on using it in sentences about family roles and household management to solidify understanding.
Learners often confuse 家务 with 家庭 (family). For example, saying '我喜欢做家庭' (Wǒ xǐhuān zuò jiātíng) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢做家务' (Wǒ xǐhuān zuò jiāwù) to mean 'I like doing housework.'
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How to say household duties in Chinese
“household duties” in Chinese is家务
家务 (jiāwù) refers to the various tasks and chores involved in maintaining a household, such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry. It is commonly used in discussions about daily responsibilities and family dynamics, often highlighting the balance of work within a home.
When to use 家务
Be careful not to confuse 家务 with 家庭 (jiātíng), which means family; the former focuses on tasks rather than relationships. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but in casual conversation, you might hear 家务活 (jiāwù huó) to refer to specific chores. The second tone in 务 is often pronounced incorrectly; practice distinguishing it from the first tone.
家务 or something close to it
家务 (household chores) vs 家事 (family matters) — use 家务 when referring specifically to chores, while 家事 encompasses broader family-related issues.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 家务 with 家庭 (family). For example, saying '我喜欢做家庭' (Wǒ xǐhuān zuò jiātíng) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢做家务' (Wǒ xǐhuān zuò jiāwù) to mean 'I like doing housework.'
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Grammar Patterns of 家务
家务 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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做____真的会让人大汗淋漓。
You can really work up a sweat doing housework.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 家务
You can say '我有很多家务要做' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō jiāwù yào zuò).
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