chú ruột
Definition
- Noun:
- Paternal uncle (father's younger brother): "chú ruột" specifically refers to a man who is the younger brother of one's father. This term indicates a direct blood relation through the paternal line.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chú ruột tôi là một bác sĩ. (My paternal uncle is a doctor.)
- Tôi rất thân thiết với chú ruột của mình. (I am very close to my paternal uncle.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "chú ruột" is used to distinguish a biological uncle (father's younger brother) from other men who might be addressed as "chú" out of politeness or due to a more distant family connection. It emphasizes the direct, unbroken bloodline.
Variants and Related Words
- Chú (n): Uncle. A general term for a father's younger brother or a polite term for a slightly older man. "Chú ruột" specifies that this "chú" is a direct relative.
- Bác ruột (n): Paternal uncle (father's brother).
- Cậu ruột (n): Maternal uncle (mother's brother).
Synonyms
- Father's younger brother: A direct descriptive synonym in English.
- Paternal uncle: A formal English equivalent, though it does not specify age relative to the father.
Related Phrases
- Chú ruột của bố tôi: My father's paternal uncle (my great-uncle). This phrase extends the relationship back a generation.
- Con trai của chú ruột: The son of my paternal uncle (my paternal cousin).
Related Idioms
- Một giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lã: (Blood is thicker than water). This idiom underscores the importance of close blood relations, like that with a "chú ruột".