Definitions

1. 1. (respectful for) one's grandfather
2. 2. sb's father
3. 3. older people
4. 4. the head of the house (used by servants)
5. 5. a district magistrate

Components

• 太 tài – highest
• 爷 yé – grandpa

Related Words

• 老太爷 lǎo tài yé – elderly gentleman (respectful)
• 太爷爷 tài yé yé – great-grandfather