Definitions
- 1. (coll.) father's father
- 2. paternal grandfather
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Word relationships
Counterparts
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Cultural notes
In Chinese, the terms for grandfather distinguish between paternal (爷爷) and maternal (外公) sides, reflecting the traditional importance of patrilineal family structure.
Formality
爷爷 is the common colloquial term for paternal grandfather, used in most everyday contexts.
Example Sentences
5 shown爷爷 正在和邻居下象棋。
Grandpa is playing Chinese chess with the neighbor.
爷爷 珍藏了许多古董。
Grandpa has treasured many antiques.
我 爷爷 喜欢喝茶。
My grandfather likes to drink tea.
我 爷爷 进入了老年，需要更多的照顾。
My grandpa has entered old age and needs more care.
他们把 爷爷 葬在了山上的墓地里。
They buried grandpa in the cemetery on the mountain.
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