taai3 po4太婆
Jyutpingtaai3 po4
Yaletaai pòh
Definition
Great-grandmother; the grandmother of one's father or mother.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the mother of one's paternal or maternal grandmother. It is a warm, familial term used within the family circle rather than a formal title. Younger generations often use it to address or refer to their ancestors in the fourth generation.
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go3個goExamples
My great-grandmother is ninety years old this year.
Related words
Common phrases
visit great-grandmother
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 太公, which refers to the great-grandfather. Also, ensure you do not use it for a grandmother, which is simply 阿婆 or 阿嫲.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
