爷 (yé) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 爷 (yé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 爷 (yé) means "Grandfather". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 父.

Q: How do you write 爷 stroke by stroke?

爷 has 6 strokes. The radical is 父. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 爷 and 父?

爷 (yé) and 父 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 爷?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 父. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 爷?

Common words containing 爷 include: 爷爷 (yé yé) — Grandpa (paternal); 老爷 (lǎo yé) — Master or Lord.; 大爷 (dà yé) — Grandpa / Sir.

How to Write 爷

The character 爷 (yé) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 父 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

爷 is pronounced yé in Mandarin Chinese. It means Grandfather.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 爷 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 爷

爷爷 yé yé

Grandpa (paternal)

老爷 lǎo yé

Master or Lord.

大爷 dà yé

Grandpa / Sir

Example Sentences

爷爷在喝茶。

yé yé zài hē chá

Grandpa is drinking tea.

姥爷很有钱。

lǎo yé hěn yǒu qián

Grandpa is very rich.

大爷，您去哪儿？

dà yé nín qù nǎ ér

Sir, where are you going?

Similar Characters

父 fù

爸 bà

Practice Writing 爷 (yé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 爷

What does 爷 (yé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 爷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 爷 and 父?

What mistakes do learners make writing 爷?

What common words use 爷?

How to Write 爷 (yé)