zang1 zou2 fu6曾祖父
Jyutpingzang1 zou2 fu6
Yalejāng jóu fuh
Definition
Great-grandfather; paternal grandfather's father.
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How it's used
This term is formal and primarily used in written contexts or when discussing family trees. In daily spoken Cantonese, people often use more descriptive phrases like 爺爺嘅爸爸 or 太爺 to refer to their great-grandfather. Using 曾祖父 in casual conversation can sound overly stiff or distant.
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go3個goExamples
I will go visit my great-grandfather tomorrow.
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Common phrases
great-grandfather's generation
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 曾祖父 with 祖父, which refers to the grandfather. Remember that the addition of 曾 signifies an extra generation further back in the lineage.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
