大佬

dàlǎo

noun

Meanings

Dàlǎo dài dài wǒ, wǒ shì méngxīn.

Carry me please, sensei, I'm a total noob.

Zhè dàimǎ xiě de tài piàoliang le, nǐ shì dàlǎo ba?

This code is beautifully written, you must be a legend.

Internet/gamer slang with a mock-deferential tone. Originally mafia/triad term ('godfather'), now universally used online to flatter someone skilled.

usage

Opposite of 萌新 (noob). Often paired with 带带我 (carry me) or 求教 (please teach me).

大 dà

佬 lǎo