Chinese

lǎo
Meaning: old; experienced
Part of Speech: Adjective, Prefix

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Example sentences

他是我的老朋友。
He is an old friend of mine.
村子裡有一口老井。
There is an old well in the village.
院子裡種了兩株老榕樹。
Two old banyan trees were planted in the yard.
這對老夫妻一生互相扶持。
This old couple supported each other all their lives.
老農夫在田裡種菜。
The old farmer grows vegetables in the field.

Usage Notes

Used to describe someone who has been a friend for a long time.

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