Chinese · Family & People
爸爸
bàba
Dad
Beginnernoun
Definition
An informal word for father.
Example
我爸爸在银行工作。
My dad works at a bank.
Etymology
'爸爸' (bàba) is also a reduplicated term that conveys warmth and familiarity, typically used to refer to fathers in an affectionate way across cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'爸爸' is primarily used in casual spoken contexts, particularly within families, and it may not be as common in formal written Chinese.