fu6 zi2父子
Jyutpingfu6 zi2
Yalefuh jí
Definition
Father and son.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the biological or social relationship between a father and his son. It is frequently used with the classifier 對 when describing them as a unit or pair. While it sounds formal in some contexts, it remains the standard way to refer to this specific family pairing in daily speech.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
That father and son often go play football together.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often forget to add the quantifier 兩 before the term when referring to a specific pair, as saying just 父子 sounds like a general category rather than two specific people.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
