archaic
common

Meaning of

父 means old man; elderly male; equivalent to '甫' (fǔ); alternative character form. Pronounced fǔ.

  • old man; elderly male
  • equivalent to '甫' (fǔ); alternative character form
  • a surname

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

zài
jiāng
biān
chuí
diào
 

An old fisherman was fishing by the river.

Tián
gēng
zuò
 

The old farmer plowed the field with a plow.

wèi
bái
lǎo
shì
cūn
de
zhǎng
bèi
 

That white-haired old man is an elder of the village.

zhōng
cháng
 
 
zūn
chēng
yǒu
xíng
de
lǎo
rén
 

In ancient texts, 'fǔ' was often used to respectfully address virtuous old men.

bàn
yǎn
le
wèi
zhì
huì
de
lǎo
 

He played the role of a wise old man.

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