gaa1 gung1家公

Jyutpinggaa1 gung1

Yalegā gūng

Definition

Head of a family; (polite) my grandfather

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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.

Measure word

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Examples

ngo5 tung4 gaa1 gung1 heoi3 zo2 jam2 caa4

我同家公去咗飲茶。

I went for dim sum with my father-in-law.

nei5 gaa1 gung1 gam1 jat6 jau5 mou5 lai4 aa4

你家公今日有冇嚟呀？

Is your father-in-law coming today?

Common phrases

pui4 gaa1 gung1

陪家公

accompany father-in-law

taam3 gaa1 gung1

探家公

visit father-in-law

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.