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老张
Proper nounLǎo Zhāng
Description
“老张”是中国人常用的一种亲切叫法,用在姓“张”的人前面。
"老张" is a common affectionate way to address someone with the surname Zhang in China.
朋友或同事之间常常这样叫,听起来很随便、很熟。
Friends or colleagues often call each other this way; it sounds casual and familiar.
Meanings
老张Lǎo Zhāng
friendly informal way to address a man surnamed Zhang
老张,你今天怎么来这么早?
Old Zhang, why did you come so early today?
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (older) + surname 张 forms a warm, familiar address for peers.
- Nuance
老 suits someone your age or older; 小 (e.g. 小张) fits younger people.
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