姥爷 lǎoye maternal grandfather (dialectal)
How to remember 姥爷: 姥 maternal grandmother + 爷 grandfather = maternal grandfather (dialectal).
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How it is used
- Northern/colloquial word for maternal grandfather (mother's father).
- Southern equivalent is 外公 (wàigōng); paternal grandfather is 爷爷 (yéye).
- Pairs naturally with 姥姥.