老爷子 (lǎo yé zǐ) — respectful term for an elderly man (addressing or referring); (dialectal) one's father (familiar, respectful)

Definição

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)
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Exemplos

  • 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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