家长

家長
jiāzhǎng
noun HSK 2 #3,233

Meanings

  1. 1 parent
  2. 2 guardian

Characters

Literally 'family elder' - the head of the family, now commonly means parent/guardian.

Examples

HSK 2
Jiāzhǎnghuì xiàzhōu kāi.
The parent-teacher meeting is next week.
HSK 5
Qǐng jiāzhǎng qiānmíng.
Please have a parent sign.
HSK 7-9
Jiāzhǎng yīnggāi duō péibàn háizi.
Parents should spend more time with their children.

Tips

usage
家长会 means 'parent-teacher conference' and is a regular event in Chinese schools.

Stroke Order

jiā
cháng