bố mẹ
Definition
- Noun:
- Parents: The most common and direct meaning of "bố mẹ" refers to one's mother and father; the two people who are biologically or socially responsible for a child's birth and upbringing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bố mẹ tôi sống ở Hà Nội. (My parents live in Hanoi.)
- Tôi rất biết ơn bố mẹ. (I am very grateful to my parents.)
- Bố mẹ nào cũng thương con. (All parents love their children.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "bố mẹ" is a neutral, standard, and widely accepted term for "parents" in modern Vietnamese. It is considered more formal and respectful than some regional alternatives like "ba má" (common in the South) but is universally understood.
Variants and Related Words
Cha mẹ (n): A synonym for "bố mẹ," often perceived as slightly more formal or literary.
- Nghĩa vụ của cha mẹ là nuôi dạy con cái. (The duty of parents is to raise their children.)
Ba mẹ (n): A common variant, especially in Southern Vietnam.
- Ba mẹ cho tôi đi học. (My parents sent me to school.)
Phụ huynh (n): A formal term for parents, often used in official or educational contexts (e.g., parent-teacher meetings).
- Buổi họp phụ huynh sẽ diễn ra vào thứ Bảy. (The parent-teacher meeting will take place on Saturday.)
Synonyms
- Parents: A person's mother and father.
- Mother and father: The direct English equivalent.
Related Idioms and Expressions
Công ơn bố mẹ: The debt of gratitude owed to one's parents.
- Công ơn bố mẹ như trời biển. (The gratitude owed to parents is as vast as the sky and sea.)
Bố mẹ đẻ: Biological parents (used for emphasis or to distinguish from adoptive parents).
- Anh ấy đã tìm được bố mẹ đẻ của mình. (He found his biological parents.)
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