paternal
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/pəˈtɜːrnl/
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/pəˈtɜːnl/
relating to a father or his qualities
He showed a paternal concern for the younger workers.
他表现出对年轻工人的父亲般的关心。
related to your father's side of the family
She met her paternal uncle for the first time.
她第一次见到了她的伯父。