sin1 fu6先父
Jyutpingsin1 fu6
Yalesīn fuh
Definition
One's deceased father; my late father.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Using this term is a formal and respectful way to refer to one's deceased father in conversation. It carries a sense of reverence that is absent in more casual terms. It is typically used when speaking to acquaintances or in semi-formal settings rather than with close friends.
Examples
My late father loved going to this teahouse for dim sum when he was alive.
Related words
Common phrases
during my late father's lifetime
my late father's dying wish
Common mistake
Avoid using this term when talking about someone else's father, as it is strictly reserved for one's own parent. For other people's deceased fathers, use respectful phrases like 尊翁 or simply refer to them by their name or relationship.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
