当爷爷
dāng yéyephrase★Intermediate💡 to be 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.
Related Phrases
💡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汉英词典