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    Referring to parents with 父母 (fùmǔ)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    父母

    Explanation

    The noun 父母 (fùmǔ) means "parents" and is a slightly more formal way to refer to one's father and mother together. It is commonly used in written Chinese and formal speech. In casual conversation, 爸爸妈妈 is more frequently used.

    Examples

    • 他的父母住在上海。

      Tā de fùmǔ zhù zài Shànghǎi.

      His parents live in Shanghai.

    • 我们应该多陪陪父母。

      Wǒmen yīnggāi duō péipei fùmǔ.

      We should spend more time with our parents.

    • 父母对孩子的影响很大。

      Fùmǔ duì háizi de yǐngxiǎng hěn dà.

      Parents have a great influence on their children.

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