Definition
父母 (fù mǔ) means 'parents' — both mother and father together. 父亲 (fù qīn) specifically means 'father' (one parent), while 家长 (jiā zhǎng) is broader and can mean 'parent or guardian' (not necessarily biological). Use 父母 when referring to the pair as a unit.
noun
father and motherparents
Examples
- 父母。Wǒ de fù mǔ hěn ài wǒ.My parents love me very much.
- 父母。fù mǔ yīngdāng zūnzhòng háizi de yìjiàn.Parents should respect their children's opinions.
- ，父母。Měinián Chūnjié, fù mǔ dōu huì zhǔnbèi hěnduō hǎochī de.Every Spring Festival, my parents prepare a lot of delicious food.
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