Definition
令尊 is a polite, honorific term for the father of the person you are speaking to, used in formal contexts or written correspondence. It conveys respect and is much more courteous than the neutral 你爸爸. You would use it when addressing someone older or in formal letters, or when speaking about someone else's father with deference.
n.
your esteemed father (honorific)
Examples
- 令尊?lìng zūn zuìjìn shēntǐ zěnmeyàng?How has your esteemed father been recently?
- 令尊。Qǐng dài wǒ xiàng lìng zūn wèn hǎo.Please send my regards to your esteemed father.
- 令尊,。lìng zūn dàren yíxiàng ānhǎo, wǎnbèi jiù fàngxīn le.I am relieved that your esteemed father is well as always.
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