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老板
lǎobǎn
Description
"老板"是开公司或开店的人，也就是做生意的人。
"老板" is the person who runs a company or store, that is, the business owner.
我们也常常用"老板"来叫自己工作的地方的头儿。
We also often use "老板" to refer to the boss at the place where we work.
Meanings
老板lǎobǎn
boss; owner of a business or shop
这家店的老板人很好。
The owner of this shop is very nice.
老板lǎobǎn
one's employer or manager at work
我的老板今天不在公司。
My boss is not at the company today.
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (respectful prefix) + 板 (shop counter/board), literally the person behind the counter.
- Nuance
also used politely to address a male shopkeeper or businessman directly.
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