老板 (lǎo bǎn) — boss, proprietor
Definition
老板 is everyday spoken 'boss' — typically the owner of a small business or your direct superior. 上司 is the formal term for one's workplace superior, while 雇主 means 'employer' in business or legal contexts.
noun
bossproprietor
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 老板。Wǒ lǎo bǎn rén hěn hǎo.My boss is a very nice person.
- 老板。Zhè jiā gōng sī de lǎo bǎn xìng wáng.The boss of this company is surnamed Wang.
- 老板。Tā gěi lǎo bǎn gōng zuò le hěn duō nián.He has worked for the boss for many years.
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