父母亲

父母親

fùmǔqīn

noun #17,275

Meanings

1 parents
2 father and mother

Characters

parent; dear; close

Examples

他的父母亲都是老师。

Tā de fùmǔqīn dōu shì lǎoshī.

Both his parents are teachers.

我很想念远方的父母亲。

Wǒ hěn xiǎngniàn yuǎnfāng de fùmǔqīn.

I really miss my faraway parents.

Tips

usage

父母亲 is a warmer, more affectionate form of 父母. Adding 亲 softens the tone. In everyday speech, 爸妈 is more common.

Stroke Order

父 fù

母 mǔ

亲 qīn