Definition
老太婆 is a colloquial term for an elderly woman. It can be neutral in casual conversation but may carry a slightly derogatory or dismissive tone depending on context. A more respectful alternative is 老太太 (lǎo tàitai). Use 老太婆 carefully — it's often fine when referring to someone you know well, but avoid it in formal or polite settings.
n.
old woman (colloquial, sometimes slightly derogatory)
Examples
- 老太婆。Nà ge lǎo tài pó měi tiān zǎo shang dōu zài gōng yuán lǐ sàn bù.That old woman takes a walk in the park every morning.
- 老太婆，。Bié jiào rén jia lǎo tài pó, zhè yàng bù lǐ mào.Don't call her 'old woman', that's impolite.
- 老太婆，。Zhè ge lǎo tài pó suī rán nián jì dà le, dàn shēn tǐ hěn hǎo.Although this old woman is old, she is in good health.
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