joeng5 fu6養父养父
Jyutpingjoeng5 fu6
Yaleyéuhng fuh
Definition
Adoptive or foster father; a man who raises a child who is not his biological offspring.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a man who raises a child as his own without being the biological father. It carries a sense of gratitude and formal recognition of the paternal role, distinct from the biological father who is referred to as 親生老豆 or 親生父親. It is common to use this term when discussing family history or legal guardianship.
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He was raised by his foster father since he was little.
Related words
Common phrases
foster parents
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 後父, which specifically refers to a stepfather who marries one's biological mother. 養父 implies a deeper, often long-term commitment to raising the child, whereas 後父 is defined primarily by the marital relationship to the mother.
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