Definition
父子 refers to the pair of father and son as a relational unit, not the individuals separately. It contrasts with 父母 (parents – both father and mother) and 父女 (father and daughter). Where 儿子 and 父亲 name each person, 父子 names the bond between them.
noun
father and son
Easily confused
- 斧子fǔ zisound-alikeaxe, hatchet
Examples
- 父子。Zhè duì fù zǐ guānxì hěn hǎo.This father and son have a good relationship.
- 父子。fù zǐ liǎng gè rén dōu hěn gāo.Both the father and son are very tall.
- 父子。Zhè duì fù zǐ jīngcháng yìqǐ sànbù.This father and son often go for walks together.
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