Definition
叔父 specifically means 'father's younger brother', distinguishing it from 伯父 (father's elder brother) and 舅舅 (maternal uncle). In classical Chinese, it was also used by kings to address feudal lords of the same surname. Most commonly, you'll use it in family contexts or when referring to a paternal uncle.
n.
father's younger brotherpaternal uncle(historical) term used by a king to address feudal lords bearing his surname
Examples
- 叔父。Wǒ de shū fù shì ge hěn yǒu xuéshí de rén.My uncle is a very learned person.
- ，叔父。Xiǎo shíhou, shū fù jīngcháng dài wǒ qù gōngyuán wán.When I was young, my uncle often took me to the park to play.
- ，叔父。Tā shì wǒ fùqin de dìdi, yě jiùshì wǒ de shū fù.He is my father's younger brother, that is, my uncle.
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