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老 (lǎo) — how to say "old" in Chinese
老
Old
Radicals / Keys
老
Old
#125 · lǎo · 4 strokes
Examples
这位老教授知识渊博，我们都很尊敬他。
This old professor is very knowledgeable, we all respect him.
他是我的一位老朋友。
He is an old friend of mine.
Mnemonic
[lǎo-] Larry the Old Owl perches atop an ancient oak tree 🌳, pondering the mysteries of time. As he gazes at the horizon, the branches form the Chinese character 老, reminding him of the grace and wisdom that come with being old.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "old" in Chinese?
"old" in Chinese is 老 (lǎo).
What does 老 mean in English?
老 (lǎo) means "Old".
How is 老 pronounced?
It is pronounced lǎo (written as lao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "old" in Chinese characters?
It is written 老.
What HSK level is 老?
老 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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