uncle in Chinese
uncle in Chinese is 伯父, 舅父 — uncle means the brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
uncle in Chinese
伯父
Pronounced: bó fù
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
舅父
Pronounced: jiù fù
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
What does "uncle" mean?
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noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
"My uncle took me fishing every summer."
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noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
"The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family."
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intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.
""Uncle! Uncle!" he yelled, and his brother let go."
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uncle in a sentence
- My uncle took me fishing every summer.
- The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family.
- "Uncle! Uncle!" he yelled, and his brother let go.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "uncle" in Chinese?
"uncle" in Chinese is 伯父, 舅父. uncle means: The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
How do you pronounce 伯父?
"uncle" in Chinese is 伯父, pronounced "bó fù".
How do you use "uncle" in a sentence?
Example: "My uncle took me fishing every summer." In Chinese, "uncle" is 伯父, 舅父.
Are there other ways to say "uncle" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "uncle": 伯父, 舅父.
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