老

lǎo

HSK 3

#179 most

frequent character

prefix used before the surname of a person or a numeral indicating the order of birth of the children in a family or to indicate affection or familiarity

adjective

Example Sentences

我的老师很老。

wǒde lǎoshī hěn lǎo 。

My teacher is very old.

这本书是老书。

zhè běn shū shì lǎo shū 。

This book is an old book.

他是一个老朋友。

tāshì yígè lǎopéngyǒu 。

He is an old friend.

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年长niáncháng

older

This term specifically refers to someone who is older in age.

古老gǔlǎo

ancient

This term is often used to describe something that is very old or from the distant past.

老练lǎoliàn

experienced

This term emphasizes experience and proficiency due to age or long usage.

Words Starting With 老

honest; sincere; open and guileless; naive

老板lǎo bǎn

boss; keeper

老百姓lǎo bǎi xìng

"ordinary people; the ""person in the street""

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