公公 (gōnggong)
Definition
公公 refers to one's paternal grandfather. He is the father of one's father.
Analogy
Picture your 公公 as a strong and protective lion, watching over his family with love and authority.
Related terms
祖父(zǔfù): One's paternal great-grandfather.
祖母(zǔmǔ): One's paternal great-grandmother.
曾祖父(céngzǔfù): One's paternal great-great-grandfather.
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