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Grandpa (mum's dad)in Cantonese.

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Pronunciation

公公

gung4 gung1

Grandpa (mum's dad)

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When to use it

公公 means your mother’s father in this family sense; it contrasts with 爺爺 on your father’s side.

Examples

公公聽日嚟。

gung4 gung1 ting1 jat6 lai4

My maternal grandfather is coming tomorrow.

我探公公。

ngo5 taam3 gung4 gung1

I am visiting my maternal grandfather.