Definition

1. Noun:
   • Father, dad: "Phụ thân" is a formal and respectful term for one's father. It is used in written language or formal speech to refer to one's own father or another person's father with respect. It is an archaic term and is not used in everyday conversation or for self-reference.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phụ thân tôi là một bác sĩ. (My father is a doctor.)
  • Anh ấy luôn nghe lời khuyên của phụ thân. (He always listens to his father's advice.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily used in formal contexts, classical literature, historical texts, or ceremonial language. It conveys a sense of reverence and formality.
  • Trong thư, cô ấy luôn bắt đầu bằng "Kính thưa phụ thân". (In her letters, she always begins with "Respectfully, Father".)

Variants and Related Words

• Cha (noun): Father. This is the standard, neutral term for "father" in modern Vietnamese.
• Ba/Bố (noun): Dad, daddy. These are the common, informal terms used in everyday speech.
• Thân phụ (noun): Father. This is another formal synonym, similar in register to "phụ thân".

Synonyms

• Cha: Father.
• Bố: Dad.

Notes on Usage

• Phụ thân is considered an archaic (cũ) and literary (trtr. - trịnh trọng) term. It is not used in casual conversation. Using it in everyday speech would sound overly formal or old-fashioned.
• It is specifically noted that this word is not used for self-reference (không dùng để tự xưng). This means a person would not use "phụ thân" to refer to themselves when speaking to their child (e.g., "Phụ thân sẽ mua cho con" would be incorrect). For self-reference, "cha" or "bố" is used.

noun

1. father, dad