老奶奶 (lǎo nǎi nai) — granny (respectful term for an elderly woman or great-grandmother)
Definition
Respectful way to refer to an elderly woman. Distinct from 奶奶, which is a family term for 'grandmother / great-grandmother' within your own family.
noun
granny (respectful term for an elderly woman or great-grandmother)
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 老奶奶。Nà wèi lǎo nǎi nai yǐ jīng jiǔ shí duō suì le.That old lady is already over ninety years old.
- 老奶奶。lǎo nǎi nai Měi tiān zǎo shàng dōu zài gōng yuán lǐ sàn bù.The old lady takes a walk in the park every morning.
- 老奶奶。Zhè wèi lǎo nǎi nai zuò de cài fēi cháng hǎo chī.The food this old lady makes is very delicious.
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