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闆
bǎn
Description
这个字很少单独用，常常和「老」一起说成「老闆」。
This character is rarely used alone and is often combined with "老" to form "老闆".
「老闆」是开店或做生意的人，也可以指你的上司。
"老闆" refers to a person who runs a shop or does business, and can also mean your boss.
Meanings
老闆lǎobǎn
boss; shop owner; proprietor
这家店的老闆人很好。
The owner of this shop is very nice.
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Notes
- Etymology
闆 is the traditional form; mainland China uses the simplified 板 in 老板.
- Nuance
rarely stands alone; almost always appears in the compound 老闆 (boss/owner).
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