先父 (xiān fù) — (formal, respectful) one's late father, my deceased father
Definition
A highly formal, respectful way to say 'my late father,' used in writing or at solemn occasions such as grave-sweeping. The plain spoken word is 父亲; 先父 is reserved for honoring the deceased.
noun
(formal, respectful) one's late fathermy deceased father
Examples
- 先父。xiān fù Shēng qián cháng jiào dǎo wǒ yào chéng shí shǒu xìn.My late father often taught me to be honest and trustworthy.
- 先父。Zhè běn shī jí shì xiān fù liú gěi wǒ de yí wù.This poetry collection is a relic left to me by my late father.
- ，先父。Měi féng qīng míng, wǒ dōu huì qù mù qián jì bài xiān fù.Every Qingming Festival, I go to the grave to pay respects to my late father.
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