daai6 jan4 gung1大人公
Jyutpingdaai6 jan4 gung1
Yaledaaih yàhn gūng
Definition
A woman's father-in-law; her husband's father.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the father of one's husband. It carries a slightly traditional or respectful tone compared to more modern or neutral terms like 老爺. Using this term often implies a sense of closeness or traditional family values within the household.
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go3個goExamples
I have to accompany my father-in-law to see a doctor tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
accompany father-in-law
father-in-law is a good person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term for a husband, which is 老公. Using 大人公 to refer to your own husband would be incorrect and confusing to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
