ancestor; late father
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
ancestors; forefathers; forebears
formalRefers to one's deceased ancestors collectively. Commonly used in contexts of commemoration, worship, inheritance, or historical reference.
During the Qingming Festival, we sweep the graves to commemorate our ancestors.
We must inherit the unfulfilled wishes of our forefathers and carry on the cause.
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The wisdom of our ancestors is worth learning from.
Our ancestors rest in peace on this land.
noun
one's deceased father; late father
formalA respectful and formal term used to refer to one's own dead father. Often appears in written or formal speech; 先父 (xiānfù) is a more common synonym in modern usage.
This is the dying wish of my late father, and I must fulfill it.
When my late father was alive, he often taught me to be an honest person.
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Although my late father passed away many years ago, his teachings remain engraved in my heart.
Thinking of my late father's teachings, I cannot help but shed tears.