叔
叔

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The word "叔叔" is formed by repeating the character "叔", which historically denotes "father's younger brother". This reduplication creates a disyllabic kinship term used in modern Mandarin to address or refer to an uncle, typically conveying a polite and familiar tone.

Example Sentences Hide

我的叔叔对我很好。

Wǒ de shūshu duì wǒ hěn hǎo.

My uncle is very good to me.

叔叔每天去公园散步。

Shūshu měi tiān qù gōngyuán sànbù.

Uncle goes for a walk in the park every day.

我叔叔是一名优秀的医生。

Wǒ shūshu shì yī míng yōuxiù de yīshēng.

My uncle is an excellent doctor.

昨天叔叔给我买了一个玩具。

Zuótiān shūshu gěi wǒ mǎi le yī gè wánjù.

Yesterday, uncle bought me a toy.

虽然叔叔很忙，但他经常陪我玩。

Suīrán shūshu hěn máng, dàn tā jīngcháng péi wǒ wán.

Although uncle is very busy, he often plays with me.

Word Definition - 叔叔

shū shu father's younger brother; paternal uncle; form of address used by children for a male one generation older

Individual Character Details

叔 shū
叔 shū