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干爸
gānbà
Description
干爸就是不是亲生的爸爸，但是关系很亲的一个长辈。
A 干爸 is not a biological father, but a close elder relative.
很多小孩会有一个干爸，就像多了一个爸爸一样。
Many children have a 干爸, like having an extra father.
Meanings
干爸gānbà
godfather; adoptive father (not biological)
他从小就叫我爸爸干爸。
He has called me 'godfather' since he was a child.
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Notes
- Etymology
干 (nominal, non-biological kinship) + 爸 (dad); parallels 干妈, 干爹.
- Nuance
informal spoken word for a non-blood father figure or godfather.
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