Definition
老伯 is a polite way to address or refer to an elderly man, especially a friend of your father or an older male acquaintance. It carries a respectful, family-like tone — you can use it like 'Uncle' in English, but it's not limited to blood relatives. It is often used in southern Chinese communities and in formal or courteous settings.
n.
respectful term for an elderly man (often a father's friend or an older male acquaintance)polite form of address: Uncleold uncle
Examples
- 老伯。Zhè wèi lǎo bó shì wǒ fùqin de dàxué tóngxué.This old uncle is a college classmate of my father.
- 老伯，？lǎo bó, qǐngwèn zhè tiáo lù qù huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu?Uncle, could you tell me how to get to the train station from this road?
- 老伯。Xiǎoqū lǐ de lǎo bó men dōu xǐhuan zài shù dǐxià xià qí.The old uncles in the neighborhood all like to play chess under the tree.
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