How to Say “Dad” in Mandarin

爸爸
bàba

Dad

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

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  • 爸bàfather
  • 爸bafather

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Common questions

How do you say "Dad" in Mandarin?
"Dad" in Mandarin is 爸爸, pronounced bàba (fourth tone, neutral tone).
What does 爸爸 mean literally?
爸爸 breaks down as 爸 (father) + 爸 (father).
What tones does 爸爸 use?
爸爸 is pronounced bàba: fourth tone, neutral tone.