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“father” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfù qīn

Example

父亲每天早上送我上学。fù qīn měi tiān zǎo shàng sòng wǒ shàng xué

My father takes me to school every morning.

Illustration for 父亲 (father)

How to say “father” in Chinese

“Father” in Chinese is 父亲 (fù qīn).

An adult man identified by a child's family relationship and responsible care.

Full entry for 父亲: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 父亲

每次放假我都会去看望父亲。měi cì fàng jià wǒ dū huì qù kàn wàng fù qīn

Every time I have a break, I go visit my father.

Tips for using 父亲

  • In everyday conversation, this word is most useful when identifying a father or discussing his family role, while a child's direct form of address is usually a family title.

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