great-grandmother; elderly lady
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
great-grandmother
Refers to the grandmother of one's parent (two generations above one's own grandmother). Can be used for both paternal and maternal great-grandmothers.
Wǒ我
de的
lǎo老
nǎi奶
nai奶
jīn今
nián年
jiǔ九
shí十
suì岁
le了
。
My great-grandmother is ninety years old this year.
Lǎo老
nǎi奶
nai奶
shēn身
tǐ体
hěn很
jiàn健
kāng康
，
hái还
néng能
zì自
jǐ己
zuò做
fàn饭
。
Great-grandmother is in good health and can still cook for herself.
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Tā他
cóng从
xiǎo小
gēn跟
zhe着
lǎo老
nǎi奶
nai奶
zhǎng长
dà大
，
gǎn感
qíng情
hěn很
shēn深
。
He grew up with his great-grandmother from childhood, so they are very close.
noun
respectful term for an elderly woman (used by children)
Used by children to address or refer to elderly women politely, whether related or not. Conveys respect and affection for advanced age.
Xiǎo小
péng朋
yǒu友
duì对
lǎo老
nǎi奶
nai奶
shuō说
：
“
Nǎi奶
nai奶
hǎo好
！
”
The little child said to the elderly lady, "Hello, granny!"
Gōng公
yuán园
lǐ里
yǒu有
yī一
wèi位
lǎo老
nǎi奶
nai奶
zài在
màn慢
man慢
de地
sàn散
bù步
。
There is an elderly lady taking a slow walk in the park.
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Lǎo老
nǎi奶
nai奶
xiào笑
zhe着
gěi给
le了
hái孩
zi子
yī一
kē颗
táng糖
。
The old lady smiled and gave the child a piece of candy.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
bāng帮
zhù助
guò过
mǎ马
lù路
de的
lǎo老
nǎi奶
nai奶
。
We should help elderly ladies cross the street.