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老
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Stroke order — 6 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 老
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 老师 | lǎo shī | teacher |
| 老 | lǎo | 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; old (of people) |
| 老虎 | lǎo hǔ | tiger |
| 古老 | gǔ lǎo | ancient; old |
| 老百姓 | lǎo bǎi xìng | ordinary people; the "person in the street" |
| 老板 | lǎo bǎn | variant of 老板 |
| 老实 | lǎo shi | honest; sincere; well-behaved |
| 老鼠 | lǎo shǔ | rat; mouse |
FAQ
How many strokes does 老 have?
老 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 老?
The pinyin for 老 is lǎo. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄌㄠˇ.
What does 老 mean in Chinese?
老 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; old (of people). It appears in common words such as 老师、老、老虎.