Definition
老字号 (lǎo zì hao) refers to a store, firm, or brand that has been operating for many years and built a strong reputation — it's not just any shop (店/商店/店铺), but one with history and trust. The term carries a sense of tradition and quality, often used for family-run businesses or iconic local brands.
noun
long-established storefirmor brand with a good reputation
Examples
- 老字号。Zhè jiā lǎo zì hao yǐjīng jīngyíng le yì bǎi duō nián.This long-established store has been operating for over a hundred years.
- 老字号，。Měi gè chéngshì dōu yǒu zìjǐ de lǎo zì hao, chuánchéng zhe chuántǒng shǒuyì.Every city has its own long-established stores that carry on traditional crafts.
- ，老字号。Lǚyóu shí, wǒ tèyì qù le yì jiā yǒumíng de lǎo zì hao pǐncháng diǎnxīn.While traveling, I purposely went to a famous long-established store to taste its pastries.
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