外公

外公 wài gōng ㄨㄞˋ ㄍㄨㄥ ngoi6 gung1 HSK 7-9 進階級 · Level 3

  • (coll.) mother's father
  • maternal grandfather

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 外 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他很像他外公。 He resembles his grandfather.
  • 我们担心着外公和外婆。 We are worried about grandpa and grandma.
  • 我妈妈的爸爸是我的外公。 My mother's father is my maternal grandfather.
  • 我的外公想安静地度过晚年。 My grandfather wants to live quietly for the rest of his life.
  • 我外公是在抗日战争时被杀的。 My grandfather was murdered during the Second World War.

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