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“parents” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfù mǔ

Example

我和父母住在一起。wǒ hé fù mǔ zhù zài yì qǐ

I live with my parents.

Illustration for 父母 (parents)

How to say “parents” in Chinese

“Parents” in Chinese is 父母 (fù mǔ).

The parental pair responsible for a child's care, whether by birth or by guardianship.

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

Example sentences with 父母

周末我和父母一起去公园散步。zhōu mò wǒ hé fù mǔ yì qǐ qù gōng yuán sàn bù

On weekends, I take a walk in the park with my parents.

Tips for using 父母

  • This noun suits neutral writing, forms, and official contexts, while ordinary family talk often uses more intimate wording.

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