当爷爷

dāng yéye

to be a grandfather

他当爷爷了。

He has become a grandfather.

informal

To become a grandfather; to have a grandson or granddaughter.

我爸爸当爷爷了，他很开心。

My father has become a grandfather, and he's very happy.

This phrase is commonly used to describe the moment someone becomes a grandfather.

Collocations

当奶奶to be a grandmother当外公to be a maternal grandfather当外婆to be a maternal grandmother

Synonyms

成为祖父

Related Phrases

当奶奶phrase

to be a grandmother

当外公phrase

to be a maternal grandfather

当外婆phrase

to be a maternal grandmother

Pro Tip

Family Roles

In Chinese, family roles are often specified with phrases like 当爷爷 (grandfather), 当奶奶 (grandmother), 当外公 (maternal grandfather), and 当外婆 (maternal grandmother).

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 当 (dāng, to become) and the noun 爷爷 (yéye, grandfather).

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in family contexts to celebrate the birth of a grandson or granddaughter.

Word Breakdown

当

to become

verb

爷爷

grandfather

noun

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