爸爸节

bàba jié
Father's Day

今天是爸爸节,我送给爸爸一件礼物。

Today is Father's Day, and I gave my dad a gift.


informal

A holiday celebrating fathers and fatherhood, typically observed on the third Sunday of June in many countries.

爸爸节那天,我们全家一起去野餐。

On Father's Day, we went on a family picnic.

In China, Father's Day is also celebrated on the third Sunday of June, though it is not as widely observed as Mother's Day.

Collocations

庆祝爸爸节celebrate Father's Day爸爸节礼物Father's Day gift

Synonyms

Related Phrases

母亲节phrase
Mother's Day

Pro Tip

Cultural Note

In China, Father's Day is not a public holiday, and celebrations are more low-key compared to Western countries.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of '爸爸' (father) and '节' (festival/holiday), following the pattern of other similar holidays like '母亲节' (Mother's Day).

Usage Notes

While Father's Day is recognized in China, it is less commercially prominent than Mother's Day. The holiday is often celebrated with family gatherings, gifts, and expressions of gratitude.

Word Breakdown

爸爸
father
root
+
festival/holiday
root
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