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Referring to "father" with 父亲 (fùqīn)
Topic & Focus
Structure
Modifier + 父亲
Explanation
父亲 (fùqīn) is a noun meaning "father." It is the formal term for one's male parent, more polite than the colloquial 爸爸. For example, 我的父亲 means "my father."
Examples
他的父亲是一名退休教师。
tā de fùqīn shì yī míng tuìxiū jiàoshī.
His father is a retired teacher.
父亲节那天我给父亲买了一份礼物。
fùqīn jié nà tiān wǒ gěi fùqīn mǎi le yī fèn lǐwù.
I bought a gift for my father on Father's Day.
她非常尊敬自己的父亲。
tā fēicháng zūnjìng zìjǐ de fùqīn.
She deeply respects her father.