zai2 je4仔爺仔爷
Jyutpingzai2 je4
Yalejái yèh
Definition
Father and his child or children.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This term is used to describe a father and his child or children as a collective unit. While it literally translates to father and son, it is frequently used to refer to a father and daughter pair as well. It carries a warm, informal, and affectionate tone, often used when speaking about family members in a casual setting.
Examples
Where did the father and son go?
I saw the father and son playing in the park.
Related words
Common phrases
a father and his child
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to a mother and child, as it is strictly reserved for fathers. For a mother and child, use 兩母女 or 兩母子 depending on the gender of the child.
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Grammar guides
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