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爹
diē
Description
“爹”是“父亲”的意思，很多地方的人用它来叫自己的爸爸。
"爹" means "father"; many people use it to call their dad.
这个词比较口语，也比较老，现在年轻人常常说“爸爸”。
This word is more colloquial and old-fashioned; nowadays young people often say "爸爸".
Meanings
爹diē
father; dad
我爹今年六十岁了。
My dad is sixty years old this year.
爹diē
a respectful term for an older man
张大爹是个好人。
Zhang Dad is a good person.
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Notes
- Nuance
爹 is colloquial and somewhat old-fashioned or regional; 爸爸 is the modern standard word.
- Etymology
often combined as 爹娘 meaning 'father and mother' (parents).
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