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公公
gōnggong
Description
“公公”是丈夫的爸爸，就是女人结婚以后叫的。
"公公" is the husband's father, the term a woman uses after marriage.
在古代，人们也用“公公”来叫皇宫里的太监。
In ancient times, "公公" was also used to refer to eunuchs in the imperial palace.
Meanings
公公gōnggong
husband's father; father-in-law
她对公公很好。
She is very kind to her father-in-law.
公公gōnggong
eunuch (in old China)
这个公公在皇宫里工作。
This eunuch works in the imperial palace.
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Notes
- Nuance
公公 is the husband's father; 岳父 is the wife's father.
- Etymology
reduplication of 公 (elder/respected man); second syllable is neutral tone.
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