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    Referring to grandfather with 爷爷 (yéye)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Surname + 爷爷 / 爷爷 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    爷爷 (yéye) means "grandfather" on the father's side and is also used as a respectful form of address for elderly men. When preceded by a surname, it serves as a polite way to refer to an older man in the community.

    Examples

    • 爷爷每天早上都去公园打太极拳。

      yéye měi tiān zǎoshang dōu qù gōngyuán dǎ tàijíquán.

      Grandpa goes to the park to do tai chi every morning.

    • 我爷爷今年八十岁了,身体还很硬朗。

      wǒ yéye jīnnián bāshí suì le, shēntǐ hái hěn yìnglǎng.

      My grandpa is eighty years old this year, and he's still in great shape.

    • 隔壁的王爷爷总是笑呵呵的,特别和蔼。

      gébì de Wáng yéye zǒngshì xiào hēhē de, tèbié hé'ǎi.

      Grandpa Wang next door is always smiling and very kind.

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