Definitions

1. 1. to manage the household
2. 2. to be the one in charge of the family
3. 3. to call the shots
4. 4. to be in charge

Components

• 当 dāng – to be
• 家 jiā – home

Related Words

• 当家作主 dāng jiā zuò zhǔ – to be in charge in one's own house (idiom)
• 小鬼当家 xiǎo guǐ dāng jiā – PN: Home Alone, a 1990 American Christmas comedy film