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    Expressing 'dad' with 爸爸 (bàba)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    爸爸 + Verb + Object

    Explanation

    爸爸 (bàba) is the informal and affectionate word for 'dad' or 'father.' Like 妈妈, it is among the most basic family vocabulary in Chinese. For example, 爸爸包包子 means 'Dad makes steamed buns.'

    Examples

    • 爸爸每天早上送我去上学。

      Bàba měitiān zǎoshang sòng wǒ qù shàngxué.

      Dad takes me to school every morning.

    • 我爸爸做饭特别好吃。

      Wǒ bàba zuòfàn tèbié hǎochī.

      My dad is a really good cook.

    • 爸爸答应周末带我去爬山。

      Bàba dāyìng zhōumò dài wǒ qù páshān.

      Dad promised to take me hiking this weekend.

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