COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 爷 is built
Traditional etymology note: 父 (father) suggests the meaning, while 耶 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 爷 (yé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
grandpa
yéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yé / ye
爷
grandpa
Common words
yé ye
爷爷
(coll.) father's father; paternal grandfather
dà yé
大爷
arrogant idler; self-centered show-off
lǎo ye
姥爷
maternal grandfather (dialectal)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 爷
Say “yé” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 爷
Common words and phrases
yé ye
(coll.) father's father; paternal grandfather
dà yé
arrogant idler; self-centered show-off
lǎo ye
maternal grandfather (dialectal)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“爷”。
Zhège zì shì “yé”.
This character is “爷”.
我正在学习“爷”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yé” zì.
I am learning the character “爷”.
请写一遍“爷”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yé”.
Please write “爷” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 爷?
爷 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 爷 (yé) mean?
爷 (yé) means grandpa.
What is the radical of 爷?
The radical of 爷 is 父, associated with Not yet classified.