老伯

lǎobó
noun #35,065

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 uncle (polite address for an older man)
  2. 2 elderly gentleman
  3. 3 old fellow

Examples

Lǎobó, qǐngwèn huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu?
Sir, how do I get to the train station?
Nà wèi lǎobó měitiān dōu lái gōngyuán xiàqí.
That elderly gentleman comes to the park every day to play chess.

Tips

register
Polite vocative for an older man you don't know — equivalent to 'sir' or 'old gentleman' in friendly speech. Compare: 老大 (lǎodàye) is warmer/folksier; 大叔 (dàshū) is for middle-aged men; 老伯 sits between, slightly more formal-respectful.

Stroke Order

lǎo