爸 (bà) - Father & dad

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bà ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 父

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爸 · bà

Father;

dad;

papa.

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Usage highlights

FatherDadPapaFather and sonFather and daughterStepfather

Synonyms

  • 父— father (more formal)
  • 父亲— father (formal)
  • 爹— dad (colloquial, regional)

Antonyms

  • 妈— mother
  • 母— mother (formal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My father (爸爸) is a teacher.
  • He calls his dad (老爸) every week.
  • Father and son (父子) went fishing.
  • The child said, "Papa (爸), look at this!"

Collocations

  • Father(爸爸)
  • Dad(老爸)
  • Papa(阿爸)
  • Father and son(父子)
  • Father and daughter(父女)
  • Stepfather(继父)

Idioms

  • From father to son, a family tradition(子承父业)
  • Like father, like son(有其父必有其子)
  • Recognize one's ancestors and return to one's clan(认祖归宗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A colloquial and affectionate term for father, widely used in modern Chinese.
  • Often doubled as 爸爸 for emphasis or affection, similar to 'daddy' in English.
  • Reflects the importance of family hierarchy and filial piety in Chinese culture.

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