老
Meaning:
prefix used before the surname of a person or a numeral indicating the order of birth of the children in a family or to indicate affection or familiarity
HSK 1
Pinyin:
lao3
Strokes:
6
Radical:
老
How to Write 老 - undefined Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "老" in Chinese
The Chinese character 老 (lao3) means "prefix used before the surname of a person or a numeral indicating the order of birth of the children in a family or to indicate affection or familiarity". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 老 include: 二老, 偕老, 元老.
📚 Words and Phrases with 老
Common words containing this character
二老
mother and father
HSK 2
偕老
to grow old together
HSK 2
元老
senior figure
HSK 2
八老
"the Eight Great Eminent Officials" of the CCP, abbr. for 八大元老[Ba1 Da4 Yuan2 lao3]
HSK 2
古老
ancient
HSK 2
啃老
(coll.) to live with and depend on one's parents even upon reaching adulthood
HSK 2
垂老
approaching old age
HSK 2
孤老
solitary old man or woman
HSK 2
家老
(old) a senior in one's household
HSK 2
尊老
respect the aged
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: unknown
Origin: From character_words
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "老"?
- The pinyin is lao3
- How many strokes does "老" have?
- It has N/A strokes
- What does "老" mean?
- prefix used before the surname of a person or a numeral indicating the order of birth of the children in a family or to indicate affection or familiarity
- What is the radical of "老"?
- The radical is "老"