housework
/ˈhaʊswɜːk/ · /ˈhaʊswɝːk/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1243 in the learning path
家务劳动
Definitions
n. Work done to keep a home clean and tidy.
家务劳动
Example
We share the housework so nobody spends Sunday cleaning alone.
我们分担家务，这样就没人需要独自在周日打扫了。
Sharing housework fairly allows family members to balance paid employment with responsibilities at home more effectively.
公平分担家务可以让家庭成员更有效地平衡有偿工作与家庭责任。
Collocations
- do the housework
- share the housework
- household chores
Word family
- house (n.)
Synonyms
- household chores
Usage tip
不可数，不能说a housework；做家务用do。
FAQ
- What does housework mean?
- Work done to keep a home clean and tidy.
- How is housework pronounced?
- UK /ˈhaʊswɜːk/, US /ˈhaʊswɝːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
