English–Chinese
“maternal grandmother” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwài pó
Example
外婆给我织了一件毛衣。wài pó gěi wǒ zhī le yí jiàn máo yī
My maternal grandmother knitted me a sweater.
How to say “maternal grandmother” in Chinese
“Maternal grandmother” in Chinese is 外婆 (wài pó).
A grandmother who belongs to the mother's side of the family tree.
Example sentences with 外婆
每逢周末，我会去看望外婆。měi féng zhōu mò wǒ huì qù kàn wàng wài pó
Every weekend, I visit my maternal grandmother.
Tips for using 外婆
- English uses one broad family term for both sides, while Chinese often identifies which parent connects a relative to the family.