Definition
老相好 is an informal noun referring to an old romantic partner (old flame) or a very close, long-time friend. It carries a nostalgic, affectionate tone. The pinyin is lǎo xiāng hǎo, though the source lists only lǎo xiāng (likely a typo). Use it in casual conversation, not formal writing.
n.
old flameformer loverold close friendintimate friend
Examples
- 老相好，。Zuótiān wǒ zài jiē shàng yù dào le wǒ de lǎo xiāng, wǒmen liáo le hěn jiǔ.Yesterday I ran into my old flame on the street, and we chatted for a long time.
- 老相好。Tā hé tā de lǎo xiāng yìqǐ kāi le yì jiā xiǎo fànguǎn.He and his old close friend opened a small restaurant together.
- ，老相好，。Bié wùhuì, tā zhǐshì wǒ de lǎo xiāng, bú shì nǚpéngyou.Don't misunderstand — she's just an old friend of mine, not my girlfriend.
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