A woman (女) who has grown old (老).
Focus on recognizing the radical components of 姥 to build strong visual recognition.
姥
Common Usage & Traps
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爸爸的妈妈是姥姥妈妈的妈妈是姥姥 (爸爸的妈妈是奶奶)姥姥 specifically refers to maternal grandmother (mother's mother). Paternal grandmother is 奶奶.
What is the core visual insight behind 姥 (lǎo)?
Woman (女) of ancient lineage (老) — maternal grandmother.
Understanding the internal components of 姥 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.
Appears in Stories 1 story
Before you read, meet the grandparents! This rhyming chant helps you practice the different names for maternal and paternal grandparents in Chinese. Listen to the beat and repeat.
- Scene 1
妈妈的爸爸叫 姥爷 。
- Scene 2
妈妈的妈妈叫 姥姥 。
- Scene 3
爷爷和奶奶， 姥爷 和 姥姥 ，他们都爱我，我也爱他们。
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