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保姆

bǎo mǔ
HSK 6
nanny, housekeeper
noun

Example Sentences

我家请了一位保姆来照顾孩子。
wǒjiā qǐng le yīwèi bǎomǔ lái zhàogù háizǐ 。
My family hired a nanny to take care of the children.
保姆的工作是做家务和照顾老人。
bǎomǔ de gōngzuò shì zuò jiāwù hé zhàogù lǎorén 。
The nanny's job is to do household chores and take care of the elderly.
许多家庭都需要保姆来帮助他们。
xǔduō jiātíng dū xūyào bǎomǔ lái bāngzhù tāmen 。
Many families need a nanny to help them.

Individual Characters

保bǎo
defend, protect, keep, guarantee
姆mǔ
(old) female tutor, used in 保姆[bao3mu3]

Words with similar meanings

育儿师yùérshī
childcare teacher
育儿师 (yùérshī) is often used for a professional caregiver, especially focused on childcare, suggesting a more educational aspect.
家政员jiāzhèngyuán
housekeeper
家政员 (jiāzhèngyuán) refers to someone who manages household tasks, slightly broader in duties compared to 保姆 (bǎomǔ).

Words Starting With 保

保护bǎo hù
to protect; to defend; to safeguard; protection
保证bǎo zhèng
guarantee; to guarantee; to ensure; to safeguard; to pledge
保存bǎo cún
to conserve; to preserve; to keep; to save (a file etc) (computing)
保持bǎo chí
to keep; to maintain; to hold; to preserve
保留bǎo liú
to retain; to continue to have; to preserve; to maintain; to reserve; reservations; to hold back (approval or acceptance)

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Public Lists with 保姆

Maintenance & Chores
Cleaning, laundry, repairs, household tasks, and schedules.
Family & Relationships
Immediate and extended family terms, romantic relationships, friendships.
Daily Routines
Verbs and nouns related to waking up, chores, personal care, and daily life.
HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test
House, Home & Living
Rooms, household items, renting, owning, basic utilities, neighborhoods.