chú dượng
Definition
- Noun:
- Uncle (maternal aunt's husband): "Chú dượng" refers to the husband of one's maternal aunt.
- Stepfather (mother's second husband after father's death): In some contexts, "chú dượng" can refer to a stepfather, specifically the man one's mother marries after the death of one's biological father.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chú dượng của tôi là một bác sĩ. (My uncle [maternal aunt's husband] is a doctor.)
- Sau khi bố mất, mẹ tôi tái hôn. Bây giờ tôi có một chú dượng mới. (After my father passed away, my mother remarried. Now I have a new stepfather.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "chú dượng" is specific and its exact meaning depends heavily on family context. It is crucial to clarify the relationship when using this term in English, as a single direct equivalent is often lacking.
- In formal or legal contexts, the distinctions "maternal aunt's husband" or "stepfather" are preferred for clarity over the single term "chú dượng."
Variants and Related Words
- Dượng: A more general term that can mean "uncle" (by marriage) or "stepfather." "Chú dượng" is a more specific form.
- Chú: Paternal uncle or a familiar term for a slightly older man.
- Cậu: Maternal uncle.
Synonyms
- Maternal aunt's husband: A descriptive synonym for one meaning.
- Stepfather: A synonym for the other primary meaning.
Related Phrases
- Gọi bằng chú dượng: To address someone as "chú dượng."
- Tôi gọi ông ấy là chú dượng. (I call him "chú dượng.")
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