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Grandpa (dad's dad)in Cantonese.

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Pronunciation

爺爺

je4 je2

Grandpa (dad's dad)

Recorded Cantonese

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When to use it

爺爺 identifies your father’s father; use 公公 for your mother’s father to keep the family side clear.

Examples

爺爺喺屋企。

je4 je2 hai2 uk1 kei2

My paternal grandfather is at home.

我同爺爺飲茶。

ngo5 tung4 je4 je2 jam2 caa4

I am having yum cha with my paternal grandfather.