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老兄
lǎoxiōng
Description
"老兄"是一种比较随便的叫法，用来叫朋友或者认识的男人。
"老兄" is a casual way to address a friend or a man you know.
说话的人常常用它来表示亲近，也可能有一点开玩笑的意思。
Speakers often use it to show closeness, and it can also have a joking tone.
Meanings
老兄lǎoxiōng
buddy; my friend (friendly address to a man)
老兄，好久不见！
Hey bro, long time no see!
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (familiar prefix) + 兄 (elder brother), a friendly term for a male peer.
- Nuance
casual and warm, often between men; can sound slightly jokey or mock-formal.
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