baak3 fu6伯父

Jyutpingbaak3 fu6

Yalebaak fuh

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Uncle; a term for one's father's elder brother, or any male elder older than one's father.

father's elder brother
a polite form of address for a male older than one's father

colloquialfamilypeople

How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of a father's elder brother, this term serves as a polite and respectful way to address any man who is significantly older than the speaker, typically around the age of one's father. Using this title instead of a generic term shows social grace and acknowledges the seniority of the person being addressed. It is a standard way to show deference in casual social interactions with elders.

Measure word

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Examples

baak3伯fu6父，nei5你gan6近paai4排san1身tai2體hou2好m4唔hou2好aa4呀？

Uncle, have you been keeping well lately?

ngo5我ting1聽jat6日wui2會heoi3去taam3探ngo5我baak3伯fu6父。

I am going to visit my uncle tomorrow.

Common phrases

taam3探baak3伯fu6父

visit uncle

baak3伯fu6父hou2好

hello uncle

Common mistake

Avoid using this term for a father's younger brother, who should be addressed as 叔叔. Using 伯父 for someone clearly younger than your father can sometimes sound slightly awkward or overly formal, as if you are intentionally emphasizing their age.