伯伯

bó bo

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HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. father's elder brother
2. uncle

Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 叔叔 shū shu 叔叔 shū shu father's younger brother Used for father's younger brother; 伯伯 refers specifically to the elder brother.: father's younger brother
• 伯母 bó mǔ 伯母 bó mǔ wife of father's elder brother Wife of father's elder brother; the female counterpart.: wife of father's elder brother

Related words

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• 舅舅 jiù jiu 舅舅 jiù jiu mother's brother Maternal uncle (mother's brother); different family line.: mother's brother
• 大伯 dà bó 大伯 dà bó brother-in-law Eldest paternal uncle; can also be a respectful term for older men.: brother-in-law

Usage notes

Cultural notes

In Chinese culture, specific kinship terms like 伯伯 distinguish between older and younger siblings, reflecting the importance of age hierarchy.

Formality

Used as a respectful term of address for a man around one's father's age, even if not a relative.

Example Sentences

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我的 伯伯 是医生。

My uncle (father's elder brother) is a doctor.

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Child Words of 伯伯

• 伯 伯 bó: father's elder brother