Chinese · Family & People
奶奶
nǎinai
Grandmother
Beginnernoun
Definition
The mother of your father.
Example
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.