一家之长 meaning in Chinese
the chief of a family
the master of the house
Examples
- The parents value the eldest son , but more value the youngest son , value the man , but do not look down on the woman , son or daughter - in - law probably becomes the head of a family in a united family
在满族家庭中，妻子常常居于主导地位，父母重长更重少，重男不轻女，儿子或儿媳也会成为父子联合家庭里的一家之长。