家长

家長

jiāzhǎng

noun HSK 2 #3,233

Meanings

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

Qǐng jiāzhǎng qiān míng.

Please have a parent sign.

Jiāzhǎng huì xià zhōu kāi.

The parent-teacher meeting is next week.

Jiāzhǎng yīnggāi duō péibàn háizi.

Parents should spend more time with their children.

usage

家长会 (jiāzhǎng huì) means 'parent-teacher conference' and is a regular event in Chinese schools.

家 jiā

长 cháng