How to Say “Grandpa (dad's side)” in Mandarin

爷爷
yéye

Grandpa (dad's side)

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  • 爷yégrandpa
  • 爷yegrandpa

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How do you say "Grandpa (dad's side)" in Mandarin?
"Grandpa (dad's side)" in Mandarin is 爷爷, pronounced yéye (second tone, neutral tone).
What does 爷爷 mean literally?
爷爷 breaks down as 爷 (grandpa) + 爷 (grandpa).
What tones does 爷爷 use?
爷爷 is pronounced yéye: second tone, neutral tone.