bàba
everyday
In pinyin "dad" is bàba (爸爸). The more formal word for "father" is fùqin (父亲).
Meaning: dad, father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Note |
|---|---|
| bàba | everyday |
| fùqin | formal |
Children call their father bàba directly, and adults use it with friends when talking about their dad. Fùqin (父亲) appears in writing and speeches.
How do you pronounce it?
The second syllable of bàba is in the neutral tone, so it is short and light.
Did you know?
- Father's Day in Chinese is Fùqinjié (父亲节).
Examples in context
- Bàba, wǒ è le.Dad, I am hungry.
- Wǒ bàba shì lǎoshī.My dad is a teacher.
- Fùqin jié kuàilè!Happy Father's Day!
Example conversation
Little Ming talks to his dad (Bàba) in the kitchen at home in Wuhan.
- MingBàba, wǒmen chī shénme?Dad, what are we eating?
- BàbaChī miàntiáo.We are eating noodles.
- MingTài hǎo le!Great!
