Definition
老话 has two related but distinct meanings. First, it refers to a traditional saying or adage that expresses common wisdom — think of proverbs or folk wisdom. Second, it can refer to remarks or stories about past times, often nostalgic recollections. The context usually makes the meaning clear.
n.
old sayingadageremarks about the old daysreminiscences
Examples
- 老话，，。lǎo huà shuō, huó dào lǎo, xué dào lǎo.As the old saying goes, "Live and learn."
- 老话。Yéye xǐhuan jiǎng guòqù de lǎo huà.Grandpa likes to tell stories about the old days.
- 老话。Xiàndài de niánqīng rén hěn shǎo tīng nàxiē lǎo lǎo huà.Modern young people rarely listen to those old sayings.
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