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舅父 — meaning in English

jiù fù

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English meaning

  • uncle noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.

Senses

舅父 is used for these senses in English:

  • uncle The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

uncle — full definition

  1. noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
  2. noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
  3. intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.

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