父亲

/faLoanword from English father
father

Example sentence in Chinese

My father is a doctor.

◆ What It Really Means
In some cultures, the father is considered the primary caregiver.
Literal Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Literal Breakdown
rootmale parent
◇ Mental Image
A father holding his child.
◈ When to Use
A father taking care of his child.
◉ Cultural Note
The role of the father in many cultures is often considered important.
formalinformal

A male parent of a child.

Example sentence in Chinese

My father is a doctor.

In some cultures, the father is considered the primary caregiver.

Collocations

fatherpère

Synonyms

Antonyms

Pro Tip

Tip title

The father is often considered the primary caregiver in many cultures.

Gold Rule

Rule title

Always respect the cultural context when discussing family relationships.

Word Origin

The word "father" comes from Old English "fæder".

Usage Notes

In some cultures, the father is considered the primary caregiver.

Word Breakdown

root
male parent
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