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老李
Proper nounLǎo Lǐ
Description
“老李”是一种亲切的叫法，用来称呼一个姓李的人，通常是关系比较好的朋友或同事。
"老李" is a friendly way to address someone with the surname Li, usually a close friend or colleague.
我们一般在“老”后面加上姓，来称呼比自己年纪大一点的熟人。
We usually add "老" before a surname to address acquaintances who are a bit older than ourselves.
Meanings
老李Lǎo Lǐ
friendly form of address for someone surnamed Li
老李，你今天怎么来这么早？
Old Li, why did you come so early today?
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (familiar prefix for older acquaintances) + 李 (a common surname).
- Nuance
warm and casual; used among friends or coworkers, not in formal settings.
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