DictionaryCommon words老兄

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老兄

lǎo xiōng·ㄌㄠˇ ㄒㄩㄥ

“friendly term for a male friend; informal address between male peers; 'buddy; pal'”

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Old; aged; experienced; venerable; of long standing; prefix for elders or familiar people; outdated; tough (food); always.

xiōng·ㄒㄩㄥ

Elder brother; older male sibling; term of respect for an older male friend or acquaintance.