爷
爷 (yé) · grandfather
爷 (yé) means “grandfather”. It is made of 父 + 卩 and has 6 strokes.
Break 爷 into its parts
What 爷 is made of
- 父 fù — father
- 八 bā — eight
- 乂 yì — crossed strokes
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 卩 jié — seal
- 丨 — vertical stroke
Origin hint: 父 gives the meaning, 耶 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences with 爷爷
我爷爷今年八十岁了。Wǒ yéye jīnnián bāshí suì le.My grandpa is eighty this year.
你爷爷住在哪儿？Nǐ yéye zhù zài nǎr?Where does your grandpa live?
Words with 爷
Also built with 父
Quick facts
| Pinyin | yé |
|---|---|
| Meaning | grandfather |
| Strokes | 6 |
| Radical | 父 (father, #88) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 爷
What does 爷 mean?
爷 (yé) means “grandfather”.
How many strokes does 爷 have?
爷 has 6 strokes.
What is the radical of 爷?
The radical of 爷 is 父 (fù, “father”), Kangxi radical number 88.
What parts make up 爷?
爷 is made of 父 (father) and 卩 (seal).
Keep learning
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