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The parents of a person's father or mother, including both the grandfather and the grandmother.
vi Cuối tuần này tôi sẽ về quê thăm ông bà.
en I will go to my hometown to visit my grandparents this weekend.
A person from whom someone is descended, typically referring to those from generations long ago.
vi Chúng ta phải luôn ghi nhớ công ơn của ông bà tổ tiên.
en We must always remember the merits of our ancestors.
A formal way of addressing a group of people, commonly used at the beginning of a speech.
vi "Kính thưa ông bà," người dẫn chương trình bắt đầu bài nói.
en "Ladies and gentlemen," the host began the speech.