家父 (jiā) — (humble) my father (used when speaking about one's own father to someone else)
Definition
Humble way to say 'my father' when speaking politely to someone of higher status, used in formal speech and writing. Pairs with the family-humble set 家母 (mother), 犬子 (son), 愚兄 (older brother).
noun
(humble) my father (used when speaking about one's own father to someone else)
Examples
- 家父，。jiā Zuì jìn shēn tǐ hěn hǎo, qǐng nín fàng xīn.My father has been in good health recently, please don't worry.
- 家父。jiā Nián qīng shí céng zài zhè suǒ xué xiào rèn jiào.My father once taught at this school when he was young.
- 家父。jiā Dīng zhǔ wǒ yí dìng yào xiàng nín biǎo shì gǎn xiè.My father told me to express my gratitude to you.
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