奶奶 (nǎinai)
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Grandmother
The mother of your father.
Examples
🗣 奶奶每天早上散步。
💬 Grandma takes a walk every morning.
Etymology
奶奶 (nǎinai) comes from ‘奶’ (nǎi), meaning ‘milk’, symbolizing nurturing, combined with ‘奶奶’ to refer endearingly to a grandmother. This reflects the essential nurturing role played by grandmothers.
How & Where It’s Used
奶奶 is used in informal spoken contexts, predominantly among family members. This term is consistently recognized across Chinese-speaking regions.
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