paternal grandfather
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Extended Family
Grandparents, aunts, and uncles
5words
15XP
6–10min
Cantonese has different terms for paternal and maternal grandparents. This shows how family relationships were traditionally tracked!
Grandpa is eighty this year
paternal grandmother
Grandma loves eating shrimp dumplings
maternal grandfather
Maternal grandfather lives nearby
maternal grandmother
Maternal grandmother is always smiling
The distinction between paternal and maternal sides reflects traditional Chinese family structure. Let's practice!
uncle (father's younger brother)
Uncle is coming to our home today