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“old” in Chinese

老lǎo
Illustration of "old" in a Chinese cultural setting
An elderly man with gentle smile lines around his eyes sits in a comfortable armchair, reading a book. His silver hair i…

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老 is used for people, animals, or objects that have existed for a long time. It can also be used affectionately before a surname to show respect for an elder, like 老王 (Old Wang).

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