Fatherly Meaning in English
word
ˈfɑðɝɫi
FAH-thur-lee
fˈɑːðəli
FAH-thuh-lee
释义
Showing care, protection, or affection in a way that is typical of a good father.
用法与细微差别
Used as an adjective, often before nouns ('fatherly advice'), to describe actions or feelings from a father or someone acting like a father. Implies warmth, guidance, or gentle authority. Not used for biological relationship alone—focuses on behavior.
Spanish: paternalPortuguese (BR): paternoPortuguese (PT): paternoChinese (Simplified): 父亲般的Chinese (Traditional): 父親般的Hindi: पिता जैसाArabic: أبويBengali: পিতৃসুলভ - পিতার মতোRussian: отцовскийJapanese: 父親らしい - 父性的Vietnamese: giống như cha - mang tính chaKorean: 아버지 같은 - 부성적인Turkish: babalık - babacaUrdu: پدری - باپ جیساIndonesian: keayah-bapaan - seperti ayah
例句
He gave her some fatherly advice.
basic
His fatherly smile made everyone feel welcome.
basic
She always appreciated his fatherly concern for her safety.
basic
He spoke to us in a fatherly tone, encouraging but firm.
natural
There's something really fatherly about the way he looks after his team.
natural
When I was nervous, his fatherly reassurance calmed me down.
natural