大爷

大爺

dàye

noun HSK 4 #10,643

Meanings

1 uncle (older man); sir
2 father's eldest brother
3 arrogant person (colloquial)

Characters

grandfather; lord; sir

Examples

大爷，请问去火车站怎么走？

Dàye, qǐngwèn qù huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu?

Excuse me sir, how do I get to the train station?

公园里的大爷在下棋。

Gōngyuán lǐ de dàye zài xiàqí.

The old men in the park are playing chess.

你别摆大爷的架子了。

Nǐ bié bǎi dàye de jiàzi le.

Stop putting on airs like a big shot.

Tips

usage

大爷 is used to politely address an elderly man on the street. But 摆大爷 or 大爷脾气 means someone who acts entitled and bossy.

Stroke Order

大 dà

爷 yé