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English Sentence:

His paternal grandfather was a spice trader.

Chinese Translation (Traditional):

他的爺爺是香料貿易商。

Chinese Translation (Simplified):

他的爷爷是香料贸易商。

Pinyin:

ta1 de5 ye2 ye5 shi4 xiang1 liao4 mao4 yi4 shang1.

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Words used:

他的他的

tā de

his

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爺爺爷爷

yé ye

grandfather, grandpa (father's side)

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是是

shì

1. yes 2. to be (is, are, am, was, were) 3. (formal) that 4. (old) this, this thing 5. (particle emphasizing the word following it) 6. (particle showing agreement) 7. true, correct

Here: to be (is, are, am, was, were)

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香料香料

xiāng liào

spice, flavoring, perfume

Here: spice

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貿易商
贸易商

mào yì shāng

trader, merchant

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