How to Say “Father (formal)” in Mandarin

父亲
fùqīn

Father (formal)

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  • 父fùfather
  • 亲qīnparent

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How do you say "Father (formal)" in Mandarin?
"Father (formal)" in Mandarin is 父亲, pronounced fùqīn (fourth tone, first tone).
What does 父亲 mean literally?
父亲 breaks down as 父 (father) + 亲 (parent).
What tones does 父亲 use?
父亲 is pronounced fùqīn: fourth tone, first tone.