Definitions

(noun) father; dad; papa

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 爸 is a phono-semantic compound. The upper component, 父, is the classical character for "father" and provides the core meaning of male parentage. The lower component, 巴, acts as the phonetic element, indicating the character's pronunciation. 爸 primarily functions as a colloquial, intimate term for one's male parent, with its meaning remaining straightforward and focused within modern familial vocabulary.

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我的爱我。

Wǒ de bàba ài wǒ.

My dad loves me.

在上班。

Bàba zài shàngbān.

Dad is at work.

是医生。

Wǒ bàba shì yīshēng.

My dad is a doctor.

给我买礼物。

Bàba gěi wǒ mǎi lǐwù.

Dad bought me a gift.

我和去公园。

Wǒ hé bàba qù gōngyuán.

I go to the park with dad.

每天都很忙。

Bàba měitiān dōu hěn máng.

Dad is busy every day.

我帮做家务。

Wǒ bāng bàba zuò jiāwù.

I help dad with housework.

教我怎么骑车。

Bàba jiāo wǒ zěnme qí chē.

Dad taught me how to ride a bike.