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老张

Proper noun

Lǎo 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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