{"id":43268,"date":"2026-06-23T11:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T03:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=43268"},"modified":"2026-06-23T15:08:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T07:08:37","slug":"dad-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/dad-in-chinese-post-43268\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Say \u201cDad\u201d in Chinese \u2013 Plus How to Write It\uff082026\uff09"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Chinese word for “dad” is \u7238\u7238 (b\u00e0ba). This is the most common and affectionate term families use daily. Learning “dad in Chinese” is a great first step for kids starting their language journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>What Is the Chinese Word for “Dad”?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common Chinese word for “dad” is \u7238\u7238 (b\u00e0ba). This term is widely used in Mandarin-speaking families. It expresses warmth and closeness. Children call out “b\u00e0ba!” to get their father’s attention every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>How Do You Pronounce “Dad” in Chinese?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You pronounce “dad” in Chinese, \u7238\u7238 (b\u00e0ba), with two identical syllables. Each syllable has the same pronunciation and tone. Our WuKong teachers often notice that kids mix up the tone for “b\u00e0ba” with “b\u01ceba” (which means “to hold”). Here is how we help them fix it:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Learn authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n

Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n \r\n Get started free!\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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