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elder brother (often used self-referentially) · (form of address between male friends) old chap · buddy

老兄
lǎo xiōng
l+ǎo·3rd tonex+iōng·1st tone
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Thanks a lot for letting me play with your Xbox. "No problem dude, knock yourself out."
非常感谢你让我玩你的Xbox。 " 没问题，老兄，别客气盡情地玩吧。"
Look in the mirror, pal.
照照镜子吧，老兄。
Synonyms
Synonyms
(honorific written address) My dear friend仁兄rén xiōngelder brother · term of respect for a man of about the same age兄长xiōng zhǎngeldest brother · big brother (polite address for a man of about the same age as oneself) · gang leader; boss大哥dà gē
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