zang1 zou2 mou5曾祖母
Jyutpingzang1 zou2 mou5
Yalejāng jóu móuh
Definition
Great-grandmother; paternal grandfather's mother.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the paternal side of the family, as it is the mother of one's paternal grandfather. In casual daily speech, people often use more colloquial terms like 太嫲 or 太婆 to address or refer to her, as 曾祖母 sounds quite formal and is mostly used in written contexts or when clarifying family trees.
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wai6位waihExamples
I will go visit my great-grandmother tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
kind great-grandmother
Common mistake
Avoid using this term when speaking directly to your relative, as it sounds overly distant and clinical. Use the affectionate term 太婆 instead to show closeness.
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Grammar guides
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