老先生 (lǎo xiān shēng) — old gentleman (respectful term for an elderly man, often implying learning or status)
Definition
A respectful address for an elderly man, often suggesting learning or high status (e.g. a scholar). More honorific than 先生 alone and never used for oneself.
noun
old gentleman (respectful term for an elderly man, often implying learning or status)
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 老先生。Nà wèi lǎo xiān shēng shì zhù míng de lì shǐ xué jiā.That old gentleman is a famous historian.
- 老先生，。lǎo xiān shēng, Nín xiān qǐng zuò.Sir, please have a seat first.
- 老先生，。Zhè wèi lǎo xiān shēng yǐ jīng jiǔ shí duō suì le, shēn tǐ hái hěn yìng lǎng.This old gentleman is over ninety and still in good health.
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