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伯伯 (bó bo): father's elder brother; uncle

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
father's elder brother; uncle
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • fathers elder brother
  • uncle

Chinese explanation

  • 父亲的哥哥,即伯父。口语中常用来称呼伯父,也可用来称呼与父亲同辈而年纪较大的男子,表示尊敬。

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Example sentences

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My uncle (father's elder brother) is my dad's oldest brother. Every Spring Festival he takes the high-speed train from Shanghai to our home and brings me lots of tasty treats.

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Uncle (father's elder brother), how have you been feeling lately? My dad asked me to ask you: for Grandpa's birthday next month, can you come back a bit earlier so we can eat together?

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When I was little, my uncle (father's elder brother) often took me fishing by the river. He taught me how to cast the line and told me to be patient when doing things.

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My uncle's (father's elder brother's) son got into university this year. My uncle was very happy and treated the whole family to a big meal at a restaurant.

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My uncle (father's elder brother) has a very good temper. No matter how noisy and mischievous the children are, he never gets angry and always plays with them cheerfully.

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