爷爷Stroke order for 爷

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HSK 1HSK 2 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

n
Used in certain dialects, e.g., in northern China. Often used in the compound 爷娘 (ye2 niang2) meaning 'father and mother' or 'parents'. Not as common in standard Mandarin.
(dialect) father
〈方〉父亲。
Words:
爷娘
Synonyms:
爹爸父
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)爷(yé)娘(niáng)都(dōu)住(zhù)在(zài)乡(xiāng)下(xià)。
    My father and my mother both live in the countryside.
n
In direct address, 爷爷 (ye2 ye) is commonly used for paternal grandfather. 姥爷 (lao3 ye2) is maternal grandfather. 舅爷 (jiu4 ye2) can refer to mother's brother (uncle) of grandfather's generation. This sense is widely used in family contexts.
grandfather (paternal); a form of address for men of the same generation as one's grandfather or of a similar age
祖父。对跟祖父辈分相同或年龄相仿的男人的称呼。
Words:
爷爷姥爷舅爷
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)爷(yé)爷(ye)每(měi)天(tiān)早(zǎo)上(shàng)去(qù)公(gōng)园(yuán)打(dǎ)太(tài)极(jí)拳(quán)。
    My grandfather goes to the park to practice Tai Chi every morning.
  2. 春(chūn)节(jié)时(shí)，我(wǒ)们(mén)去(qù)看(kàn)望(wàng)姥(lǎo)爷(yé)。
    During Spring Festival, we visit my maternal grandfather.
n
Often prefixed with a surname or a number, e.g., 李爷 (Li3 ye2), 四爷 (si4 ye2). 大爷 (da4 ye2) can be used to address an elderly man politely. Note that tone and context matter, as 大爷 can also mean 'uncle' or have other nuances.
a respectful form of address for an older man or a man of the elder generation
对长一辈或年长男子的尊称。
Words:
大爷李爷四爷
Synonyms:
伯叔
Sentences:
  1. 张(zhāng)爷(yé)，您(nín)慢(màn)走(zǒu)！
    Mr. Zhang (respectful), take care on your way!
  2. 那(nà)位(wèi)大(dà)爷(yé)经(jīng)常(cháng)在(zài)楼(lóu)下(xià)下(xià)棋(qí)。
    That elderly gentleman often plays chess downstairs.
n
Used in historical or period contexts. 老爷 (lao3 ye) refers to a master or lord. 王爷 (wang2 ye2) is a prince or feudal lord. 少爷 (shao4 ye) is a young master. This usage is now mostly found in historical dramas or literature.
(historical) a term of address for masters, officials, landlords, etc.
旧时对主人、官僚、财主等的称呼。
Words:
老爷太爷王爷少爷
Antonyms:
仆民奴
Sentences:
  1. 老(lǎo)爷(ye)，晚(wǎn)饭(fàn)准(zhǔn)备(bèi)好(hǎo)了(le)。
    Master, dinner is ready.
  2. 在(zài)古(gǔ)代(dài)，王(wáng)爷(yé)拥(yōng)有(yǒu)很(hěn)大(dà)的(de)权(quán)力(lì)。
    In ancient times, princes held great power.
n
Commonly used in folk religion and superstition. 老天爷 (lao3 tian1 ye2) means 'Heaven' or 'God'. 财神爷 (cai2 shen2 ye2) is the God of Wealth. This usage is informal and pervasive in everyday exclamations, e.g., 老天爷啊！(Oh my God!)
(colloquial) a term for gods or deities in folk beliefs
迷信的人对神的称呼。
Words:
土地爷财神爷阎王爷火神爷老天爷
Sentences:
  1. 财(cái)神(shén)爷(yé)保(bǎo)佑(yòu)我(wǒ)们(mén)发(fā)大(dà)财(cái)！
    May the God of Wealth bless us with great fortune!
  2. 老(lǎo)天(tiān)爷(yé)，终(zhōng)于(yú)下(xià)雨(yǔ)了(le)！
    Heavens, it's finally raining!

Writing & Component

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