Definition

1. Noun:
   • Father and mother, parents: "hai thân" refers specifically to both one's father and mother together, emphasizing the dual parental unit.
   • Parents: A respectful and somewhat literary term for one's parents.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hai thân đã cao tuổi. (Both father and mother are advanced in years.)
  • Tôi luôn biết ơn hai thân. (I am always grateful to my parents.)
  • Hai thân tôi sống ở quê. (My parents live in the countryside.)

Advanced Usage

• "Hai thân" is a formal and respectful term, often used in written language, formal speech, or traditional contexts to show filial piety and respect. It is less common in casual, everyday conversation where "bố mẹ" or "cha mẹ" are typically used.

Variants and Related Words

• Song thân (n): A synonym with the same meaning (both parents), also formal and literary.
  • Lễ cưới có sự hiện diện của song thân cô dâu. (The wedding had the presence of the bride's parents.)
• Phụ mẫu (n): Parents (a very formal, classical term).
• Bố mẹ / Cha mẹ (n): Parents (common, everyday terms).

Synonyms

• Parents: The direct and general English equivalent.
• Father and mother: The literal translation.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "hai thân" explicitly denotes the pair (hai = two). It cannot be used to refer to a single parent. It carries a connotation of reverence and is deeply rooted in Vietnamese familial respect.

1. Father and mother, parennts
   • hai thân đã cao tuổi
     Both father and mother are advanced in years