老二

lǎoèr

noun #5,630

Meanings

他是家里的老二。

Tā shì jiālǐ de lǎo'èr.

He is the second child in the family.

老二比老大高。

Lǎo'èr bǐ lǎodà gāo.

The second child is taller than the eldest.

usage

The 老 + number pattern is used for birth order in families: 老大 (eldest), 老二 (second), 老三 (third), etc. It's informal and affectionate.

老 lǎo

二 èr