wu6 zoeng2戶長户长
Jyutpingwu6 zoeng2
Yalewuh jéung
Definition
The head of a household; householder.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the person officially registered as the head of a household, often for government forms or utility bills. It carries a formal or administrative tone compared to simply calling someone the head of the house. You will mostly encounter this term in bureaucratic contexts or when discussing residential registration.
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Who should I write as the householder when filling out the form?
Related words
Common phrases
register as householder
change the householder
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 家長, which typically refers to a parent or guardian in a family or school context. While a householder might be a parent, the two terms are not interchangeable in legal or administrative documents.
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Grammar guides
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