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dad

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

lao3die1 lǎodiē

Meaning


Primary

dad

Alternatives

old dad, old man

Hint

Depending on the region, this can also be used as a respectful address to any old man you meet.

Mnemonic


老爹 Dad is an endearing term to refer to one's 爹 dad by playfully pointing out that he is a bit 老 old.

Usage


老爹 今天 在 花园 里 工作。

Dad is working in the garden today.

每个 早晨 老爹 都 会 喝 咖啡。

Every morning, Dad drinks coffee.

老爹 是 一 个 很 有 耐心 的 人。

Dad is a very patient person.

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