How common it is
姥姥 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say lǎo lao slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
姥姥是口语里说外祖母。
lǎo lao shì kǒu yǔ lǐ shuō wài zǔ mǔ。
姥姥 is a spoken word meaning maternal grandmother.
Context note
姥姥常用于家庭、口语和亲情。
lǎo lao cháng yòng yú jiā tíng 、 kǒu yǔ hé qīn qíng。
It is often used with family, spoken language, and affection.
5 examples
我去看姥姥。
wǒ qù kàn lǎo lao。
I go to see Grandma.
姥姥很疼我。
lǎo lao hěn téng wǒ。
Grandma loves me a lot.
姥姥做饭很好吃。
lǎo lao zuò fàn hěn hǎo chī。
Grandma cooks very well.
孩子和姥姥在一起。
hái zi hé lǎo lao zài yì qǐ。
The child is with Grandma.
我想念姥姥。
wǒ xiǎng niàn lǎo lao。
I miss Grandma.
5 mini stories
周末，他去看姥姥。
zhōu mò， tā qù kàn lǎo lao。
On the weekend, he went to visit Grandma.
姥姥给孩子讲故事。
lǎo lao gěi hái zi jiǎng gù shì。
Grandma told stories to the child.
老师说，姥姥是口语说法。
lǎo shī shuō， lǎo lao shì kǒu yǔ shuō fǎ。
The teacher said 姥姥 is a spoken expression.
姥姥住在乡下。
lǎo lao zhù zài xiāng xià。
Grandma lives in the countryside.
孩子很喜欢和姥姥聊天。
hái zi hěn xǐ huan hé lǎo lao liáo tiān。
The child likes chatting with Grandma.