"parents" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 父母

Definition

你的母亲和父亲；抚养或照顾孩子的成年人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“父母”始终指的是母亲和父亲两个人，不用于指单一的人。常见用法包括“我的父母”、“家长会”、“单亲父母”。口语中可用“妈妈”和“爸爸”单独称呼。

Examples

My parents work in the city.

我的**父母**在城市工作。

Her parents are very kind.

她的**父母**很善良。

Children need love from their parents.

孩子需要来自**父母**的爱。

Both my parents came to watch my game yesterday.

我的**父母**昨天都来看了我的比赛。

His parents don't let him go out late on weekdays.

他的**父母**不让他平时晚上很晚出去。

I always ask my parents for advice before making big decisions.

在做重大决定前，我总是向**父母**请教。