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祖母

zǔ mǔ
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. father's mother
  2. 2. paternal grandmother

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“祖母”特指父亲的母亲,不要与“外祖母”(母亲的母亲)混淆。在亲属称谓中注意父系与母系的区别。

Formality

正式称呼,口语中常用“奶奶”。在北方“奶奶”也用于称呼父亲之母,而“外婆”用于母亲之母,避免混淆。

Example Sentences

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我的 祖母 住在乡下。
My paternal grandmother lives in the countryside.

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