ci4 gaa1持家
Jyutpingci4 gaa1
Yalechìh gā
Definition
To manage a household; to keep house.
colloquialfamilyhome
How it's used
This term carries a sense of responsibility and skill in maintaining a household's financial and daily order. It is often used to praise someone for being thrifty or organized in their domestic duties. While it can apply to anyone, it is historically and culturally associated with the traditional role of a homemaker.
Examples
She is very good at managing the household, she handles all the family money.
Managing a household all by yourself is really exhausting.
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