老先生
lǎo​xiān​sheng

old gentleman

  • created reference approved 老先生 → 位 (classifier) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    老先生 lǎo​xiān​sheng

    位 wèi

    classifier

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  • created sense approved 老先生 · lǎo​xiān​sheng · old gentleman — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    老先生

    lǎo​xiān​sheng

    old gentleman

    A respectful form of address or reference to an elderly man

    老 (literal) → 老 · lǎo · old 先生 (literal) → 先生 · xiān​sheng · Mr.

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  • created sense approved 老先生 · lǎo​xiān​sheng · venerable scholar — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    老先生

    lǎo​xiān​sheng

    venerable scholar

    A term used specifically to refer to an elderly and highly respected expert or scholar

    老 (literal) → 老 · lǎo · old 先生 (literal) → 先生 · xiān​sheng · teacher

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