English–Chinese
“adoptive father” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǎng fù
Example
养父对我很好。yǎng fù duì wǒ hěn hǎo
My adoptive father treats me very well.
How to say “adoptive father” in Chinese
“Adoptive father” in Chinese is 养父 (yǎng fù).
A non-biological father recognized through an adopted parent-child relationship, whether the bond is formal or lived in daily care.
Example sentences with 养父
我常跟养父一起做饭。wǒ cháng gēn yǎng fù yì qǐ zuò fàn
I often cook with my adoptive father.
Tips for using 养父
- When describing a family history, this noun identifies the father connected through adoption and is not used merely because a man is married to the child's mother.