Yeah I mean I understand OP is a lighthearted joke but the aggressive way Chinese language/culture demands I be aware of how I fit in a family tree is something I've never liked and always experienced as hostilehttps://twitter.com/jeannette_ng/status/1330728940646830082 …
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Is she your auntie-on-your-mother's-side or on-your-father's-side Is she older or younger than your mom Assuming the grandpa guy doesn't actually know either of your parents, is it more of a friendship (like a maternal grandpa) or does he have authority over you (paternal)
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(The fact that the distinction between a "yeye" and a "gonggong" is you have to mind what the former says more because he has authority over you - because authority is transmitted patrineally - is kinda fucked up when you think about it!)
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