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外婆
wàipó
Description
外婆是妈妈的妈妈，我们经常在周末去看她。
A 外婆 is a mother's mother; we often visit her on weekends.
很多人小时候都是外婆带大的。
Many people were raised by their 外婆 when they were young.
Meanings
外婆wàipó
maternal grandmother; mother's mother
我的外婆今年八十岁了。
My maternal grandmother is eighty years old this year.
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Notes
- Etymology
外 (outside/maternal side) + 婆 (old woman), marking the mother's-side grandmother.
- Nuance
外婆 is common in southern China; 姥姥 is the northern equivalent.
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