Definition
老爹 is a colloquial, affectionate term used mainly in northern Chinese dialects. It can refer to one's own father (like 'dad' or 'papa'), one's grandfather ('grandpa'), or be used as a respectful way to address an elderly man (similar to 'old man' or 'sir'). The tone is warm and familiar, not formal.
n.
dadpapa (informal, affectionate)grandpa (dialectal/informal)old man (respectful term for an elderly man)
Examples
- 老爹。Wǒ lǎo diē jīnnián liùshí suì le.My dad is sixty years old this year.
- 老爹，。lǎo diē, nín màn zǒu.Old man, take care.
- 老爹。Tā lǎo diē zhù zài xiāngxià.His grandpa lives in the countryside.
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