HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
爷 — grandfather
- Reading
- yé
- Meaning
- grandfather
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
爷 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is yé and it means grandfather. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
爷 appears in everyday chinese words such as 爷爷 (paternal grandfather), 大爷 (uncle, grandpa, master) and 姥爷 (maternal grandfather).
Chinese words containing 爷
Frequently asked questions
What does 爷 mean in Chinese?
爷 means grandfather in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 爷 read?
爷 is read yé. Reading it inside real words — 爷爷 and 大爷 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 爷 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 爷 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 爷 in a word?
A common word containing 爷 is 爷爷 (yéye) — "paternal grandfather". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 爷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 爷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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