大爷

dàye

uncle; respectful term for an older man

Dictionary entry

(coll.) father's older brother; uncle; term of respect for older man

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See it in sentences

大爷在公园散步。

Dàye zài gōngyuán sànbù.

English

The old man is taking a walk in the park.

这位大爷是我的邻居。

Zhè wèi dàye shì wǒ de línjū.

English

This old man is my neighbor.

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