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叔叔
shūshu
Description
叔叔是爸爸的弟弟，也可以用来叫比爸爸年轻一点的男人。
An "叔叔" is the father's younger brother, and can also be used to address a man slightly younger than the father.
小孩子常常叫不认识的年轻男人叔叔。
Children often call unfamiliar young men "叔叔".
Meanings
叔叔shūshu
father's younger brother; uncle
我叔叔比爸爸小三岁。
My uncle is three years younger than my dad.
叔叔shūshu
polite term for a man younger than one's father
小朋友，叫叔叔好。
Kids, say hello to uncle.
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Notes
- Nuance
叔叔 is father's younger brother; 伯伯 is father's older brother.
- Etymology
reduplication of 叔, a common pattern in Chinese kinship terms.
In videos
“但是那个叔叔一直和我说，”
“可能叔叔阿姨更多更多”
“亲爱的叔叔阿姨同学们”
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