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保姆
bǎomǔ
Description
保姆是帮别人照顾孩子、老人或者做家务的人。
A 保姆 is a person who helps take care of children, elderly people, or does housework for others.
很多家庭工作太忙，就会请一个保姆来家里帮忙。
Many families are too busy with work and will hire a 保姆 to help at home.
Meanings
保姆bǎomǔ
nanny; housekeeper hired to care for a family
我们家请了一个保姆照顾孩子。
Our family hired a nanny to take care of the children.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
保 means to protect/care for, 母 (mǔ) suggests a mother-like caretaker.
- Nuance
usually female; often refers to live-in or hourly domestic and childcare help.
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