gaa1 gung1家公
Jyutpinggaa1 gung1
Yalegā gūng
Definition
A woman's father-in-law; husband's father.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the husband's father from the perspective of the wife. While 老爺 is the most common term used in direct address or general conversation, 家公 is a formal way to refer to him when speaking to others about him. It carries a slightly more traditional or respectful tone compared to the more casual 老爺.
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go3個goExamples
I went for dim sum with my father-in-law.
Is your father-in-law coming today?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 公公, which refers to a maternal grandfather. Using the wrong term can cause significant confusion regarding family relationships.
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Grammar guides
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