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老王
Proper nounLǎo Wáng
Description
“老王”是很常见的叫法，用来称呼一个姓王的人。
"老王" is a very common way to address someone with the surname Wang.
朋友或同事之间常常这样叫，听起来很亲切。
Friends or colleagues often call this way, which sounds very friendly.
Meanings
老王Lǎo Wáng
friendly way to address an older man surnamed Wang
老王，你今天怎么来这么早？
Old Wang, why did you come so early today?
隔壁老王gébì Lǎo Wáng
internet slang: the neighbor, a wife's supposed lover
网上老说隔壁老王，其实只是开玩笑。
People often joke online about Old Wang next door, but it's just a joke.
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Notes
- Form
老 (familiar prefix) + 王 (surname); 老 + surname is a warm way to address someone.
- Nuance
隔壁老王 is a popular joke figure meaning the neighbor rumored to be a wife's lover.
In videos
“哎又劳斯特拉老王吗”
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