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The character "爷", with its traditional form "爺", is built from the component "父" denoting father, combined with "耶" which historically served a phonetic role, and its meaning initially centered on paternal figures such as one's father or grandfather. Over time, the term's application widened to address or reference men of social standing or advanced age, incorporating a layer of respect as seen in titles like "老爷" for a lord or master. The simplified form "爷" retains the essential "父" element while reconfiguring the character's right side, resulting in a structurally less complex graph. In present-day usage, the character primarily denotes grandfather within family relations, yet its earlier honorific nuances persist in certain set expressions and informal forms of address.
Example Sentences Hide
爷爷在公园散步。
我爷爷和爸爸都来了。
张爷爷是我们的老邻居。
他姥爷以前是位老师。
这位老爷是戏里的主要人物。
北方人常说“爷们儿”这个词。
她姑爷对家里人非常客气。
剧中的阔少爷总是挥金如土。