大爷
dàye, dàyé
Description
“大爷”有两个读音和意思。读“dàye”时，是对年纪大的男人的客气叫法，很有礼貌。
"大爷" has two pronunciations and meanings. When pronounced "dàye", it is a polite way to address an older man.
读“dàyé”时，常常说一个人很懒、很骄傲，像个老爷一样。
When pronounced "dàyé", it often describes someone lazy and proud, like a lord.
Meanings
大爷dàye
polite term for an elderly man; uncle
这位大爷已经八十岁了。
This gentleman is already eighty years old.
大爷dàyé
arrogant, lazy person acting like a master
他在家什么都不做，像个大爷。
He does nothing at home, like a lord.
大爷dàyé
father's elder brother; eldest uncle
我大爷住在北京。
My uncle lives in Beijing.
Related words
Notes
- Pronunciation
大爷 (dàye) means an old man; 大爷 (dàyé) means an elder uncle or an arrogant person.
- Nuance
calling someone 大爷 can be respectful or mocking depending on tone and context.
In videos
“我想去北京去北野狼大爷没给我”
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