breadwinner

In many traditional households, the father was historically seen as the sole breadwinner.

(Chinese) 在许多传统家庭中，父亲在历史上被视为唯一的养家糊口者。

After her husband lost his job, she became the primary breadwinner for the family of five.

(Chinese) 丈夫失业后，她成为了这个五口之家的主要经济支柱。