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)
爷 stroke order
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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