dàye

大爷

HSK 4Word · NounTraditional大爺

father's elder brother; respectful term for elderly man

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

father's elder brother; uncle

neutral

A colloquial term for one's father's older brother. More informal than 伯父 but respectful.

Wǒ我
dà大
ye爷
zhù住
zài在
xiāng乡
xià下
 。

My father's elder brother lives in the countryside.

Dà大
ye爷
jīn今
nián年
qī七
shí十
suì岁
le了
 。

Uncle is seventy years old this year.

2.

noun

respectful term of address for an elderly man; sir

neutral

A polite way to address an older man who is not necessarily related. Conveys respect but can also imply distance.

Dà大
ye爷
 ，
qǐng请
wèn问
zhèr这
fù儿
jìn附
yǒu近
yín有
háng银
ma行
 吗
 ？

Sir, is there a bank near here?

Zhè这
wèi位
dà大
ye爷
shēn身
tǐ体
zhēn真
yìng硬
lang朗
 。

This elderly gentleman is really hale and hearty.

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Dà大
ye爷
 ，
nín您
màn慢
zǒu走
 ！

Sir, take care (as you leave)!