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丈人 (zhàngrén) — use 岳父 (yùefù) for the father-in-law of one's wife, while 丈人 (zhàngrén) can refer to the father-in-law in a more general or traditional context.
Learners often confuse 岳父 with other familial terms like 父亲 (father) or 公公 (father-in-law for a husband’s father). This term is more formal and should be used in respectful contexts, especially in introductions. Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing 'yue' or 'fu' can lead to confusion.
Although 岳父 is not specifically an HSK word, it is useful for HSK learners at levels 3-4 who are starting to discuss familial relationships. Focus on using it in sentences about family, and connect it with related words like 妻子 (wife) and 婚姻 (marriage).
Learners often mistakenly use 岳父 to refer to both fathers-in-law regardless of gender, or confuse it with other family terms. For instance, saying 岳父 when referring to the husband's father (公公) is incorrect.
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How to say wife's father, father-in-law in Chinese
“wife's father, father-in-law” in Chinese is岳父
岳父 (yùefù) refers specifically to one's father-in-law, which is the father of one's wife. This term is commonly used in family discussions, marriage-related contexts, or formal introductions when referring to a spouse's father.
When to use 岳父
Learners often confuse 岳父 with other familial terms like 父亲 (father) or 公公 (father-in-law for a husband’s father). This term is more formal and should be used in respectful contexts, especially in introductions. Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing 'yue' or 'fu' can lead to confusion.
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丈人 (zhàngrén) — use 岳父 (yùefù) for the father-in-law of one's wife, while 丈人 (zhàngrén) can refer to the father-in-law in a more general or traditional context.
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Learners often mistakenly use 岳父 to refer to both fathers-in-law regardless of gender, or confuse it with other family terms. For instance, saying 岳父 when referring to the husband's father (公公) is incorrect.
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The term for mother-in-law is 岳母 (yuèmǔ), which is the counterpart to 岳父.
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