proper name · The sacred book of Daoism, traditionally attributed to the philosopher Laozi

他在书房里认真研读《老子》，试图领会其中的奥秘。

proper name · Laozi or Lao-tze (c. 500 BC), ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism

老子的思想深深地吸引了他，让他对生命有了新的感悟。

noun · father or daddy

他老子在乡下种地。

noun · first-person pronoun used arrogantly or jocularly to assert superiority, often translated as "I, your father"

老子才不稀罕你的臭钱！