grandfather in Chinese
grandfather in Chinese is 爷爷, 外公 — grandfather means the father of one's mother or father.
grandfather in Chinese
爷爷
Pronounced: yé ye
A father of someone's parent. [from 15th c.]
外公
Pronounced: wài gōng
A father of someone's parent. [from 15th c.]
What does "grandfather" mean?
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noun The father of one's mother or father.
"My grandfather taught me how to play chess when I was six."
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verb To exempt someone or something from a new rule because they were already operating under the old one.
"The council grandfathered the older shops so they could keep their signs."
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grandfather in a sentence
- My grandfather taught me how to play chess when I was six.
- The old clock once belonged to his grandfather on his mother's side.
- The council grandfathered the older shops so they could keep their signs.
- Drivers who already held licences were grandfathered under the previous rules.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "grandfather" in Chinese?
"grandfather" in Chinese is 爷爷, 外公. grandfather means: The father of one's mother or father.
How do you pronounce 爷爷?
"grandfather" in Chinese is 爷爷, pronounced "yé ye".
How do you use "grandfather" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather taught me how to play chess when I was six." In Chinese, "grandfather" is 爷爷, 外公.
Are there other ways to say "grandfather" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "grandfather": 爷爷, 外公.
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