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姥姥
lǎolao
Description
“姥姥”是妈妈的妈妈，也就是外婆。
"姥姥" is the mother's mother, that is, maternal grandmother.
这个词在中国北方用得比较多，说起来很亲切。
This word is used more often in northern China and sounds very affectionate.
Meanings
姥姥lǎolao
maternal grandmother (mother's mother)
我周末去姥姥家吃饭。
I go to my grandma's house for a meal on weekends.
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Notes
- Nuance
姥姥 is common in northern China; 外婆 is the more southern/standard equivalent.
- Etymology
reduplicated form of 姥; the neutral tone on the second syllable marks it as familiar/spoken.
In videos
“靠姥姥这边明显不是它泡在汤里面”
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