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爺
yé
Description
“爺”是一个和年长男人有关的字。它可以指爷爷，也可以是对老年男人的称呼。
"爺" is a character related to elderly men. It can mean grandfather or be a term for an old man.
这个字常常和别的字一起用，比如“爷爷”“老爷”。
This character is often used with other characters, such as in "爷爷" and "老爷".
Meanings
爷爷yéye
grandfather (father's father)
我爷爷今年八十岁了。
My grandfather is eighty years old this year.
爷yé
respectful term for an older man
路上有一位老爷爷在散步。
An old man is taking a walk on the road.
老爷lǎoye
master; lord (old form of address)
以前佣人叫他老爷。
In the past, servants called him 'master'.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meaning father, now mainly used for grandfather or elderly men.
- Nuance
爷爷 is father's father; mother's father is 外公 or 姥爷.
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