大爷

大爺
dàye
noun HSK 4 #10,643

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 1
Dàye, qǐngwèn qù huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu?
Excuse me sir, how do I get to the train station?
HSK 7-9
Gōngyuán lǐ de dàye zài xiàqí.
The old men in the park are playing chess.
HSK 7-9
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.

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