respectful term for an elderly man; respectful term for another's father
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
a respectful term for an elderly man
formalUsed to respectfully address or refer to an old gentleman. It has a formal, respectful, and somewhat old-fashioned feel.
Nà那
wèi位
lǎo老
tài太
yé爷
jiǔ九
shí十
gāo高
líng龄
le了
，
shēn身
tǐ体
hái还
tǐng挺
yìng硬
lang朗
。
That old gentleman is ninety years old and still in quite good health.
Dà大
jiā家
dōu都
xǐ喜
huān欢
tīng听
xiàng巷
kǒu口
de的
Zhāng张
lǎo老
tài太
yé爷
jiǎng讲
gù故
shi事
。
Everyone enjoys listening to stories told by Old Master Zhang at the alley entrance.
noun
a respectful term for another's father; (also used to refer to one's own father, father-in-law, or wife's father)
honorificWhen addressing someone else's father directly or indirectly, it is a very polite and honorific form. When referring to one's own father or father-in-law in conversation with others, it also shows respect and humility.
Lìng令
zūn尊
lǎo老
tài太
yé爷
zuì最
jìn近
shēn身
tǐ体
kě可
hǎo好
？
How is your esteemed father's health lately?
Wǒ我
men们
jiā家
lǎo老
tài太
yé爷
jiù就
xǐ喜
huān欢
xià下
xiàng象
qí棋
。
My father (or father-in-law) really enjoys playing chess.
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Zhè这
shì是
sòng送
gěi给
nín您
jiā家
lǎo老
tài太
yé爷
de的
yī一
diǎn点
xīn心
yì意
。
This is a small token of respect for your father.