Definition
老头 is an informal noun that can refer to an elderly man (often with a slightly dismissive or affectionate tone), one's own father, or a woman's husband (especially in older or dialectal usage). The exact meaning depends on context and relationship; using it directly to someone's face can be rude unless you have a close relationship.
n.
(informal) old manold fellow(colloquial) one's father (used by family members)(colloquial) one's husband (used by older women)
Examples
- 老头。Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu jǐ ge lǎo tóu zài xià qí.There are a few old men playing chess in the park.
- 老头。Wǒ jiā lǎo tóu zuì xǐhuan kàn xīnwén.My old man (father) loves watching the news.
- 老头。Tā jiā lǎo tóu měitiān jiē tā xià bān.Her husband picks her up from work every day.
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