大
叔

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The word 大叔 is formed by combining the character 大, meaning "big" or "older", with 叔, meaning "uncle" or a term for an older male. This creates a compound where 大 modifies 叔 to specify an older uncle or a respectful reference to a middle-aged man, directly indicating increased age or seniority within the context of the term.

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那位大叔很和蔼。

Nà wèi dàshū hěn hé'ǎi.

That uncle is very kind.

隔壁的大叔经常帮助我。

Gébì de dàshū jīngcháng bāngzhù wǒ.

The uncle next door often helps me.

这位热心的大叔给我指了路。

Zhè wèi rèxīn de dàshū gěi wǒ zhǐle lù.

This warm-hearted uncle gave me directions.

幽默感让那位大叔显得很年轻。

Yōumò gǎn ràng nà wèi dàshū xiǎnde hěn niánqīng.

A sense of humor makes that uncle seem very young.

我永远感激那位在我迷路时伸出援手的大叔。

Wǒ yǒngyuǎn gǎnjī nà wèi zài wǒ mílù shí shēn chū yuánshǒu de dàshū.

I am forever grateful to that uncle who lent a helping hand when I was lost.

Word Definition - 大叔

dà shū eldest of father's younger brothers; uncle (term used to address a man about the age of one's father)

Individual Character Details

大 dà, dài
叔 shū