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cha
/t͡ɕaː/
father
Cha của tôi rất yêu thương con.
My father loves me very much.
formalinformal
A male parent; the father of someone.
Cha tôi là một người rất khôn ngoan.
My father is a very wise person.
In Vietnamese, 'cha' is a respectful term for one's father. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to a male figure in a position of authority or respect.
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Respectful Usage
'Cha' is a respectful term for one's father. In formal contexts, it is often used with the honorific 'ông' (e.g., 'ông cha') to show respect.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While 'cha' is generally respectful, in very formal or traditional contexts, it may be combined with 'ông' (e.g., 'ông cha') to show even greater respect.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *caː, meaning 'father'. The term is widely used in Vietnamese to address one's father or a male figure of authority.
Usage Notes
'Cha' is a respectful and formal term for one's father. In some contexts, it can also refer to a male figure in a position of authority or respect, such as a teacher or a religious leader.
Word Breakdown
cha
father
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