父
亲

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The word "父亲" is formed by combining the character "父", meaning "father" and derived from an ancient pictograph representing a father figure, with the character "亲", meaning "close" or "dear", which indicates intimacy or kinship. This combination results in a compound term that specifically denotes "father" while emphasizing the close familial relationship.

Example Sentences Hide

我的父亲非常高大。

Wǒ de fùqīn fēicháng gāodà.

My father is very tall.

父亲在厨房里做饭。

Fùqīn zài chúfáng li zuòfàn.

Father is cooking in the kitchen.

每天早晨父亲都去散步。

Měitiān zǎochén fùqīn dōu qù sànbù.

Every morning, father goes for a walk.

我收到了父亲寄来的礼物。

Wǒ shōudàole fùqīn jì lái de lǐwù.

I received a gift sent by my father.

虽然父亲工作很忙，但他总会抽时间陪我。

Suīrán fùqīn gōngzuò hěn máng, dàn tā zǒng huì chōu shíjiān péi wǒ.

Although father is very busy with work, he always makes time to accompany me.

Word Definition - 父亲

fù qīn father; also pr. [fù qin]; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

父 fù
亲 qīn, qìng