How to Say ‘For dad’ in Simplified Chinese
给爸的
gěi bà de
[gay bah duh]
💬 Usage Tip: [给爸的] means "for Dad," with [的] linking it to the thing after it: [给爸的茶叶]. The same pattern works widely: [给妈的围巾], [给孩子的礼物].
Phrase Breakdown
给
gěi
[gay]
for; give to
Used to indicate the recipient of something.
这是给爸的，你帮我拿一下。
This is for Dad; please help me hold it.
爸
bà
[bah]
dad
A casual and warm word for father.
这个是给爸的茶叶。
This tea is for Dad.
的
de
[duh]
-de; possessive/associative particle
Marks that something belongs to or is intended for someone.
这是给爸的礼物，不是给妈的。
This is a gift for Dad, not for Mom.
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