Homonym: Nai Nai (Grandmother)
"Nai Nai" is a term that means "grandmother" in Mandarin Chinese. It is often used affectionately to refer to a grandmother figure in Chinese families. The term reflects the importance of family and respect for elders in Chinese culture.
In popular culture, "Nai Nai" gained recognition through the film "The Farewell," directed by Lulu Wang. The movie tells the story of a family that gathers in China under the pretense of a wedding to say goodbye to their terminally ill grandmother, or "Nai Nai," without revealing her diagnosis.