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姑父
gūfu
Description
姑父是爸爸的姐姐或者妹妹的丈夫。
A 姑父 is the husband of your father's sister or younger sister.
我们过年的时候会去看姑父和姑姑。
We visit our 姑父 and 姑姑 during the New Year.
Meanings
姑父gūfu
husband of one's father's sister; uncle by marriage
我姑父是一位医生。
My uncle is a doctor.
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Notes
- Etymology
姑 (father's sister) + 父 (father/male elder), marking her husband.
- Nuance
also written 姑夫; refers specifically to the husband of your paternal aunt.
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