fu6 oi3父愛父爱
Jyutpingfu6 oi3
Yalefuh oi
Definition
Paternal love; a father's love and care for his children.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the love from a father, which is often perceived as more reserved or stoic compared to maternal love. It is frequently used in literary or reflective contexts rather than casual, everyday banter. When discussing the emotional bond between parent and child, it serves as a formal counterpart to the more common, informal way of describing a father's care.
Examples
keoi5佢baa1爸baa1爸ping4平si4時hou2好siu2少gong2講je5嘢，daan6但fu6父oi3愛cyun4全bou6部喺hai2行hang4動dung6度dou6表biu2現jin6出ceot1嚟。
His father doesn't talk much, but his paternal love is fully expressed through his actions.
Do you find the paternal love in this story moving?
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