爸爸

bà ba

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HSK 2.0 Level 1 HSK 3.0 Level 1 Noun Very common

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Definitions

1. (informal) father

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 妈妈 mā ma 妈妈 mā ma mama 妈妈 is the corresponding term for mother.: mama
• 孩子 hái zi 孩子 hái zi child 爸爸 is often used with 孩子 (child) to indicate the parent-child relationship.: child

Synonyms

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• 父亲 fù qīn 父亲 fù qīn father 爸爸 is informal; 父亲 is the formal term for father.: father
• 爹 diē 爹 diē dad 爹爹 is a colloquial term for dad in some regions, synonymous with 爸爸.: dad

Usage notes

Cultural notes

In Chinese culture, addressing one's father as 爸爸 shows intimacy and warmth; 父亲 is more distant and respectful.

Formality

爸爸 is the standard informal word for 'father' used in everyday speech, suitable for family and casual contexts.

Example Sentences

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爸爸 不许我出去玩。

Dad doesn't allow me to go out and play.

我 爸爸 去年退休了。

My father retired last year.

我 爸爸 喜欢喝茶。

My dad likes to drink tea.

她像她 爸爸 。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 688791)

爸爸 是個裁縫。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 1639572)

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Child Words of 爸爸

• 爸 爸 bà: father