老爷子 (lǎo yé zǐ) — respectful term for an elderly man (addressing or referring); (dialectal) one's father (familiar, respectful)
Definition
A respectful term for an elderly man, or (in some regions, to one's own father) a fond, respectful 'Dad'. Use the polite classifier 位. Calling a stranger 老爷子 flatters; calling your own father conveys affection.
noun
respectful term for an elderly man (addressing or referring)(dialectal) one's father (familiar, respectful)
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 老爷子，。lǎo yé zǐ, Nín màn zǒu.Take care, old gentleman.
- 老爷子？Nǐ jiā lǎo yé zǐ shēn tǐ zěn me yàng?How is your father's health?
- 老爷子。Xiǎo qū lǐ de nà wèi lǎo yé zǐ měi tiān dōu lái sàn bù.That elderly gentleman in our neighborhood comes for a walk every day.
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