Definition
老伙计 is a colloquial and affectionate term of address for a close male friend or long-time colleague, similar to 'old buddy' or 'old pal' in English. It carries a warm, familiar tone and implies shared history. Unlike the more neutral 老朋友, 老伙计 is more informal and often used in direct address.
n
(colloquial) old buddyold palold partner or comrade
Examples
- 老伙计，！lǎo huǒ jì, hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn le!Old buddy, long time no see!
- 老伙计。Tā shì wǒ sān shí nián de lǎo huǒ jì le.He's my old partner of thirty years.
- ，老伙计，。Bié zháojí, lǎo huǒ jì, wǒmen yìqǐ xiǎng bànfǎ.Don't worry, old pal, we'll figure it out together.
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