Definition
老爷子 is a respectful term for an elderly man, common in northern Chinese dialect. It can be used as a polite address (like 'old gentleman' or 'sir') or to refer to one's father in a familiar yet respectful way. The tone is warm and deferential, not rude like 'old man' in some English contexts.
n.
respectful term for an elderly man (addressing or referring)(dialectal) one's father (familiar, respectful)
Examples
- 老爷子，。lǎo yé zǐ, nín màn zǒu.Take care, old gentleman.
- 老爷子？Nǐ jiā lǎo yé zǐ shēntǐ zěnmeyàng?How is your father's health?
- 老爷子。Xiǎo qū lǐ de nà wèi lǎo yé zǐ měitiān dōu lái sàn bù.That elderly gentleman in our neighborhood comes for a walk every day.
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