No. 4,806 in Chinese
老汉
"Old man" or "elderly man."
In a sentence
老汉坐在村口聊天。
The old man sat at the village entrance chatting.
In this sentence, '老汉' is used as a colloquial term to refer to an elderly man, implying experience and familiarity.
这位老汉是一个经验丰富的农民。
This elderly man is a farmer with rich experience.
Here, '老汉' emphasizes respect and admiration for the man's age and expertise.
小孩与老汉玩得很开心。
The child had a great time playing with the elderly man.
In this context, '老汉' conveys the interpersonal relationship between an elderly man and a child in a friendly setting.
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